Reverberation

usgb/rɪˌvɜːrbəˈreɪʃn/
noun

A sound that echoes or is reflected multiple times.

The sound of the gunfire had incredible reverberation in the mountainous region.
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Often appears as...

  • echoing reverberation
  • loud reverberation
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Physical Space

Reverberation often suggests a large or open space where sound can bounce around.

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Concert halls are designed to enhance the reverberation of music.
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Amplified Sound

Sounds might seem louder due to reverberation, as it amplifies the original noise.

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The reverberation in the empty hall made their footsteps sound like thunder.
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