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 exhibition features an original soundscape by musical composer Omar Zubair, who Tracy was acquainted with. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 All eight covers highlighted a different era of Australian music and showcased Lipa’s deep appreciation for the country’s diverse soundscape. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025 Wafting through the room is a soundscape that captures the textile-making process and the work-in-progress of the exhibition itself. Denni Hu, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025 Despite these cinematic origins, U.S. Girls didn’t indulge in soundscapes at their early evening set at the Mohawk. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soundscape

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Apr. 2025.

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