Reverberation: meaning, definitions and examples
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reverberation
[ rɪˌvɜːr.bəˈreɪ.ʃən ]
sound waves
The prolongation of sound by reflection; specifically, the reflection of a sound wave from a surface causing a distinct repetition of the original sound.
Synonyms
echo, resonance, reverberant sound
Examples of usage
- The reverberation of the music filled the concert hall.
- The reverberation of his voice echoed through the canyon.
effect
A continuing effect; a repercussion or aftereffect.
Synonyms
consequence, impact, result
Examples of usage
- The reverberations of the economic crisis were felt for years to come.
- The reverberation of his actions affected the entire community.
Translations
Translations of the word "reverberation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reverberação
🇮🇳 गूँज
🇩🇪 Nachhall
🇮🇩 gema
🇺🇦 реверберація
🇵🇱 pogłos
🇯🇵 反響 (はんきょう)
🇫🇷 réverbération
🇪🇸 reverberación
🇹🇷 yansıma
🇰🇷 잔향 (잔향)
🇸🇦 صدى
🇨🇿 dozvuk
🇸🇰 dozvuk
🇨🇳 混响 (hùnxiǎng)
🇸🇮 odmev
🇮🇸 endurómur
🇰🇿 жаңғырық
🇬🇪 რევერბერაცია
🇦🇿 əks-səda
🇲🇽 reverberación
Word origin
The word 'reverberation' originates from the Latin word 'reverberatio', which means 'a beating back'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the effect of sound waves reflecting off surfaces. The concept of reverberation has been studied in acoustics and audio engineering to understand how sound behaves in different environments.
See also: reverberator.