soundscapes

/ˈsaʊndˌskeɪps/

Meanings

noun

An acoustic environment, a virtual/emotional environment created using sound.

Examples :

"The city's soundscapes, from the bustling market to the quiet park, change dramatically throughout the day. "

noun

A soundscape composition, an electroacoustic musical composition creating a sound portrait of a sound environment.

Examples :

"The museum featured several captivating soundscapes that recreated the atmosphere of a bustling marketplace. "

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Related Words

marketplace noun

/ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/ /ˈmɑːrkətˌpleɪs/

An open area in a town housing a public market.

"The town's marketplace was bustling with vendors selling fresh produce. "

captivating verb

/kæptɪveɪtɪŋ/

To attract and hold interest and attention of; charm.

"The captivating storyteller held the children's attention throughout the entire presentation. "

acoustic noun

/əˈkuːstɪk/

A medicine or other agent to assist hearing.

"The doctor prescribed an acoustic to help improve his grandfather's hearing. "

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

electroacoustic adjective

/ɪˌlɛktroʊəˈkuːstɪk/ /ɪˌlɛktrəʊəˈkuːstɪk/

Of or pertaining to electroacoustics

"The music class used electroacoustic instruments like electric guitars and synthesizers. "

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

dramatically adverb

/drəˈmætɪkli/ /dɹəˈmætɪkli/

In a dramatic manner.

"The weather changed dramatically; it was sunny one moment and raining heavily the next. "

throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

Completely through, right the way through.

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

soundscape noun

/saʊndskeɪp/

An acoustic environment, a virtual/emotional environment created using sound.

"The bustling school hallway created a chaotic soundscape of chatter, laughter, and slamming lockers. "

recreated verb

/ˌriː.kriˈeɪ.tɪd/ /rɪˈkriː.eɪ.tɪd/

To give new life, energy or encouragement (to); to refresh, enliven.

"The weekend recreated her after a stressful week at work, leaving her feeling energized and ready to start fresh on Monday. "

composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "

emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"