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sounds

 

[ saสŠndz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sound

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's ear.

Synonyms

acoustic, audio, noise.

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Word Description / Examples
sounds

Commonly used in everyday language to refer to everything we hear

  • The sounds of the birds are beautiful in the morning.
  • I love the sounds of the city at night.
noise

Refers to unwanted or disruptive sounds; negative connotation

  • The noise from the construction site is very annoying.
  • She couldn't sleep because of the noise coming from the street.
audio

Usually used in technical contexts, referring to sound in digital or recorded formats

  • Please check the audio quality of the recording.
  • The audio system in her car is top-notch.
acoustic

Often used in a musical or technological context, referring to how sound behaves in an environment or to non-electric instruments

  • The acoustic properties of the concert hall are amazing.
  • He plays the acoustic guitar very well.

Examples of usage

  • The sounds of birds chirping in the morning.
  • The sound of waves crashing against the shore is so soothing.
Context #2 | Noun

music

Something that can be heard, especially when it is pleasant.

Synonyms

harmony, melody, tune.

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Word Description / Examples
sounds

Used to describe any audio waves, noises, or auditory experiences, often in general terms.

  • The city is full of different sounds
  • The sound of the waves hitting the shore is very relaxing
melody

Specifically refers to the sequence of musical notes that are perceived as a single entity, often the most memorable part of a song.

  • I can't get that catchy melody out of my head
  • The violin played a beautiful, haunting melody
tune

Commonly used to refer to a melody, but can also mean the correct pitch of musical instruments; sometimes used metaphorically to refer to adjusting or aligning properly.

  • Can you whistle the tune of that popular song? Please tune the piano before the concert
harmony

Refers to the combination of different musical notes played or sung simultaneously to produce a pleasing effect. Often used in the context of music but can also describe agreement and peace in a non-musical context.

  • The choir sang in perfect harmony
  • The project team worked in harmony to meet the deadline

Examples of usage

  • The sound of a violin playing filled the room.
  • The sound of laughter is infectious.
Context #3 | Verb

make noise

To cause a noise.

Synonyms

echo, resonate, ring.

Examples of usage

  • The wind sounded like a howling wolf outside.
  • The car sounded like it needed a tune-up.

Translations

Translations of the word "sounds" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sons

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคตเคจเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gerรคusche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒัƒะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dลบwiฤ™ki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sonidos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sesler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุตูˆุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvuky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvuky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃฐ้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvoki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hljรณรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั‹ะฑั‹ัั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™slษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sonidos

Etymology

The word 'sound' originated from the Old English word 'sund', which meant swimming, sound or noise. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to vibrations that travel through the air and can be heard by the ear. The concept of sound has been studied and explored by various scientists and scholars throughout history, leading to advancements in fields such as acoustics and music.

See also: resound, sound, soundless, soundlessly, soundness, soundproofing, soundstage, unsound.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,765, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.