soundscape

noun

sound·​scape ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌskāp How to pronounce soundscape (audio)
: a mélange of musical and sometimes nonmusical sounds

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In Waves takes audiophiles through angelic soundscapes, club-ready tracks, joyful beats, driving bass, hypnotic toplines and more. Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 The visuals and soundscapes were not just groundbreaking but transformative for the audience. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 Its wild concept and immersive, dreamlike soundscape. Eoghan O'Donnell, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024 Goodman’s animated narration is paired with evocative music and soundscapes that enliven descriptions of modest homesteads; with these flourishes, information as seemingly banal as the evolution of dishwashing becomes mesmerizing. Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soundscape 

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soundscape was in 1964

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“Soundscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundscape. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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