reverberation

noun
UK: /rɪˌvɜː.bəˈreɪ.ʃən/
US: /rɪˌvɝː.bəˈreɪ.ʃən/

  1. A sound that continues to be heard after the original sound has stopped because it is reflected off surfaces.

    1. The reverberation in the empty hall was very loud.
    2. The concert hall's design minimizes reverberation, creating a clearer sound for the audience.

  2. The effect of sound echoing or reflecting, or something that shows the effects of a past event or action.

    1. We could hear the reverberation of the blast.
    2. The political reverberation of the scandal continued for months after the initial news broke.

Synonyms

vibration resonance echo boom reflection
reverberation intransitive-verb

  1. To reflect sound in a way that causes it to be heard for longer.

    1. The sound reverberated through the valley.
    2. His booming voice reverberated off the walls of the ancient castle.

  2. To have a strong effect or influence over a period of time.

    1. The shock of the news reverberated through the community.
    2. The economic crisis continues to reverberate globally, affecting various industries.
reverberation transitive-verb

  1. To cause a sound to reflect and continue echoing.

    1. The canyon walls reverberated the shout.
    2. The microphone system reverberated his voice, making it louder and more impactful.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reverberation" in English means: A sound that continues to be heard after the original sound has stopped because it is reflected off surfaces., The effect of sound echoing or reflecting, or something that shows the effects of a past event or action..

The phonetic transcription of "reverberation" is /rɪˌvɜː.bəˈreɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /rɪˌvɝː.bəˈreɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reverberation": vibration, resonance, echo, boom, reflection.

Example usage of "reverberation": "The reverberation in the empty hall was very loud.". More examples on the page.