: a mélange of musical and sometimes nonmusical sounds

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Across 32 screens, imagery by Casper Sejersen played alongside Björk’s voice and Teho Teardo’s soundscape, for an intentionally overwhelming environment. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Artworks included limited edition pieces and installations—from interactive sculptures and virtual reality soundscapes—that celebrate World Art Day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 The film’s soundscape, created with sound artist and musician Scott Gailey, adds another key sensory layer. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 These combined create a soundscape that'll keep you bumping and immersed in your audio. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 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 10 Oct. 2026.

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