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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The devices will remain on the seafloor, recording the ocean soundscape, until the ice melts again next summer. Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024 Chorus Austin joins a chamber ensemble to perform holiday songs first, then the orchestra will take over with some wonderland soundscapes. Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024 Its base unit is not the droning chord, but instead the articulated phrase—however serene, this is a music of statements, not mere soundscapes. Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024 Stunning visuals are accompanied by a blend of original music and ambient soundscapes composed by Aitken himself, Beck, Philip Glass, Steve Reich and Meredith Monk. Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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