Strobelight: meaning, definitions and examples
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strobelight
[ ˈstroʊb.laɪt ]
lighting effect
A strobe light is a flashing light that produces a repeated, rapid succession of short bursts of light. It is often used in dance clubs, concerts, and theatrical productions to create dynamic lighting effects that enhance visual stimulation. The speed of the flashes can typically be adjusted, creating varying rhythms and patterns.
Synonyms
blinker, flashing light, flicker.
Examples of usage
- The strobe light illuminated the dance floor.
- She felt exhilarated by the strobe lights at the concert.
- The strobe light effect made the performance more dramatic.
Translations
Translations of the word "strobelight" in other languages:
🇵🇹 luz estroboscópica
🇮🇳 स्ट्रोब लाइट
🇩🇪 Stroboskoplicht
🇮🇩 lampu strobo
🇺🇦 стробоскопічне світло
🇵🇱 światło stroboskopowe
🇯🇵 ストロボライト
🇫🇷 lumière stroboscopique
🇪🇸 luz estroboscópica
🇹🇷 stroboskop ışığı
🇰🇷 스트로브 라이트
🇸🇦 ضوء ستروب
🇨🇿 stroboskopické světlo
🇸🇰 stroboskopické svetlo
🇨🇳 频闪灯
🇸🇮 stroboskop svetloba
🇮🇸 strobóljós
🇰🇿 стробоскоптық жарық
🇬🇪 სტრობოსკოპული განათება
🇦🇿 stroboskop işığı
🇲🇽 luz estroboscópica
Etymology
The term 'strobe light' originates from the word 'stroboscope', which derives from the Greek words 'stropos', meaning 'a turning' or 'to turn', and 'skopein', meaning 'to look at' or 'to examine'. The stroboscope was an instrument that allowed observers to see how an object in motion appeared at various points in its rotation, creating the illusion of slow motion or stop-motion images. The modern strobe light emerged in the mid-20th century, adapting the principles of the stroboscope for practical lighting applications, particularly in entertainment and photography. Over time, strobe lights have become synonymous with vibrant, energetic atmospheres, especially in nightclubs and music festivals, where they enhance the visual experience of performances.