soundscape

noun

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

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The Bath Bot is roughly the size and shape of a Lush bath bomb—spherical on top with a hexagonal base—and can be connected with Lush’s app to play music and soundscapes designed to match the vibe of the brand's famous bath products. Victoria Turk, WIRED, 26 Jan. 2025 From his early days at Parlophone nurturing comedy acts (including Beatle idols The Goons) to shaping the soundscapes of pop’s golden age, Martin’s artistry redefined what a producer could achieve. Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Thomas said that fans of Chicago’s Manual Cinema will recognize similar techniques in this production, which uses 32mm figurines, shoe box style installations, turntables, micro-projection and soundscapes to portray a series of short stories. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025 An eerie soundscape coats one’s ears throughout, rarely allowing for an instant of complete silence. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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