Panning: meaning, definitions and examples

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panning

 

[ หˆpรฆn.ษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

audio production

Panning refers to the distribution of sound across the stereo field. In audio production, it involves adjusting the left and right balance of a sound signal, allowing for spatial positioning within the mix.

Synonyms

balancing, distributing

Examples of usage

  • The engineer is panning the vocals to the center.
  • For a more immersive experience, try panning the audio to create depth.
  • In this track, the guitars are panned hard left and right.
Context #2 | Noun

mining technique

Panning is a process used in mining to separate gold or other precious metals from sediment. It involves using a shallow pan and water to wash away lighter materials, leaving the heavier metal behind.

Synonyms

sluicing, washing

Examples of usage

  • He spent the afternoon panning for gold in the river.
  • Panning was a common technique during the gold rush.
  • Learn how to pan effectively for better results.

Translations

Translations of the word "panning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น panorama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคจเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwenken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panning

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ panning

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒณใƒ‹ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท panoramique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paneo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท panoramik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒฌ๋‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏูˆูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ panorรกmovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ panorรกma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณ็งป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ panning

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ panning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะฐะฝัˆะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒœแƒแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ panoram

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paneo

Etymology

The term 'panning' originates from the mid-19th century during the California Gold Rush, where prospectors would use a pan to sift through river sediment in search of gold. The word is derived from the old French word 'pan' meaning 'pan' or 'shallow vessel'. Over time, 'panning' has transcended its original meaning, particularly in the field of audio engineering, where it signifies the technique of placing sounds in a spatial arrangement within a stereo field. This adaptation reflects the word's versatility and reflects changing technological contexts, from physical gold prospecting to contemporary sound design.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,772, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.