Reverberated: meaning, definitions and examples

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reverberated

 

[rษชหˆvษœหrbษ™reษชtษชd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

sound effect

Reverberated is the past tense of reverberate, which refers to the persistence of sound in a space, often echoing back and forth. It describes how sound waves bounce off surfaces, creating an audible effect that lasts longer than the original sound. This phenomenon can apply to various environments, from vast canyons to small rooms, and is often used to convey a sense of depth or resonance in music and speech.

Synonyms

echoed, rebounded, resounded, ringed.

Examples of usage

  • The thunder reverberated through the valley.
  • Her voice reverberated in the empty hall.
  • The music reverberated off the walls, filling the room.
  • The blast from the explosion reverberated for miles.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'reverberare', meaning 'to beat back', indicating how sound reflects and returns.
  • The prefix 're-' implies repetition, while 'verberate' relates to striking or beating, which describes the sound's return.

Physics

  • Sound waves can reflect off surfaces, causing effects like echoes in canyons or large halls.
  • The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second, influencing how quickly a reverberation can be heard after the initial sound.

Music

  • In music production, reverberation is an important effect that adds depth and ambiance to sound recordings.
  • Many musical instruments, like drums or pianos, have a natural reverberation that enhances their tones and richness.

Architecture

  • The design of concert halls and theaters often incorporates specific materials to enhance sound reverberation, creating better acoustic experiences.
  • Artists and architects may study the reverberation of sound to create spaces that amplify or control audio in performances.

Cultural Significance

  • In literature and poetry, the use of reverberation can symbolize lingering thoughts or emotions returning to haunt a character.
  • Various cultures have unique expressions to describe the experience of sound reverberating, often using it to illustrate deep emotional connections.

Translations

Translations of the word "reverberated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reverberado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เค‚เคœเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช widerhallte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gema

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะทะพะฝัƒะฒะฐะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ reverberowaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ้Ÿฟใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉverbรฉrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reverberado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yankฤฑlandฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜ํ–ฅํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ozvฤ›na

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ozvena

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›žๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odmevati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hallaรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะปะตะปะดะตะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒแƒฎแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™ks-sษ™da verdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reverberado

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,631, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.