Sounds: meaning, definitions and examples

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sounds

[ saʊndz ]

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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

Examples of usage

The sounds of birds chirping in the morning.
The sound of waves crashing against the shore is so soothing.

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music

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

Synonyms

harmony, melody, tune

Examples of usage

The sound of a violin playing filled the room.
The sound of laughter is infectious.

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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:

🇵🇹 sons

🇮🇳 ध्वनियाँ

🇩🇪 Geräusche

🇮🇩 suara

🇺🇦 звуки

🇵🇱 dźwięki

🇯🇵 音

🇫🇷 sons

🇪🇸 sonidos

🇹🇷 sesler

🇰🇷 소리

🇸🇦 أصوات

🇨🇿 zvuky

🇸🇰 zvuky

🇨🇳 声音

🇸🇮 zvoki

🇮🇸 hljóð

🇰🇿 дыбыстар

🇬🇪 ხმები

🇦🇿 səslər

🇲🇽 sonidos

Word origin

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.