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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Against the backdrop of a minimal orchestral ensemble, just strings, brass and percussion, Doldinger used early synthesizers to create a sonic soundscape evoking sonar pulses, engine drones and the metallic ambience inside the World War 2 U-boat. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025 Through his music, Carrillo transforms personal anguish into empowering anthems, elevating moments of silence into rich, melodic soundscapes and celebrating the beauty of struggle itself. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025 Styles range from cinematic to anime, and the model generates soundscapes and dialogue to match. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025 Tuner’s soundscape was curated by Oscar-winning sound designer Johnnie Burn (The Zone of Interest), with a score by Will Bates (Dumb Money, Immaculate) and original music by Grammy-winning composer Marius de Vries (La La Land, CODA). Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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