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

Recent Examples on the Web The ‘80s flavor created a soundscape that felt both nostalgic and new, drawing out both the wistfulness and beauty of MARiA’s voice. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 July 2024 That combustion process inevitably made noise, and that noise came to define the background soundscape of our roads, cities, and day-to-day life. Christophe Haubursin, Vox, 3 July 2024 Mood setters Shower essentials Comfortable wearables At-home spa day treatments Mood setters A quality sound machine like the Hatch Restore elevates any home spa environment with customizable soundscapes or music, transporting listeners to serene environments. Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2023 In the best moments, you’re put in mind of the late, great composer Roger Miller but the overall impact of this music operates more like a dramatic soundscape, PigPen’s longtime strength, than a collection of individually arresting songs for the theater. Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for soundscape 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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