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reverb

n.
C1 Advanced US //ɹiˈvɝb// UK //ɹɪvˈɜːb// re·verb Archaic

n. a sound that continues for a short time after the original sound stops. It is the echo you hear when you speak in a large, empty room.

n. the persistence of a sound after it has been produced, resulting from the reflection of sound waves within an enclosed space. Often used in audio engineering to simulate the acoustics of a physical environment.


SIMPLE

The singer added a lot of reverb to her voice.

CONTEXTUAL

The studio engineer adjusted the reverb settings to make the vocal track sound like it was recorded in a cathedral.

COMPLEX

While digital reverb can mimic the natural decay of sound in a concert hall, some audiophiles still prefer the subtle, organic reflections of a physical space.

Origin

Clipping of reverberation.

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