soundscape

noun

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

Examples of soundscape in a Sentence

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Humans evolved amid natural soundscapes, and rain historically signaled safety and shelter. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026 People have found practical, everyday uses for these soundscapes. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026 Sennheiser Headphones Deals The Sennheiser HD 599 SE is a staple for audiophiles who like a natural, spacious soundscape that mimics a live performance. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026 Played in full, Silent Way induces a pervasive nausea, reveling in gawky soundscapes that seem barely able to contain their outsized, clashing ideas. Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soundscape

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Apr. 2026.

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