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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Dutch composer and music producer Salvador Breed, van Herpen’s life partner who also curates the music for her runway shows, composed the soundscape. Marisa Guthrie For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026 The Brooklyn Museum exhibition also places van Herpen’s work in dialogue with visual fine artists, and features a soundscape created by her longtime partner, Salvador Breed. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 It can be used as a nightlight, glows in seven colors and features a selection of soothing soundscapes. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026 Shokz Earbuds Deal The OpenFit 2+ is Dolby Audio enabled, giving you a cinematic soundscape while the open-ear design keeps you alert. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 May 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 16 May. 2026.

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