IPA: /rɪˈvɜːrb/
KK: /ˈriːvɜːrb/
A sound effect that makes music or voices echo, creating a sense of space or depth.
The song sounded much better with the added reverb, giving it a fuller sound.
To cause a sound to echo or resonate repeatedly.
The sound engineer decided to reverb the music track to give it more depth.
Past: reverbed
Past Participle: reverbed
Reverb is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "verberare" (meaning to beat or strike). The word describes the effect of sound being reflected back, as if it is being struck again.
Think of sound that is 'struck again' — 're-' means again, and 'verberare' means to beat. This helps you remember that reverb refers to sound reflecting back.