Definition

A sound that echoes or bounces back after hitting a surface, often creating a lasting effect or influence.

Example

The reverberation of the music in the concert hall made the experience even more enjoyable.

Conversation

Did you hear the reverberation from that concert last night?

Yeah, it was so loud, I could feel it in my chest!

I know, right? The reverberation made the whole experience even more intense.

Absolutely! It felt like the music was surrounding us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reverberation → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "verberare" (meaning to strike or beat). The word describes the act of sound being struck again, creating echoes or repeated sounds.

Memory Tip

Think of sound being 'struck again' — 're-' means again, and 'verberare' means to strike. This helps you remember that reverberation refers to echoes or repeated sounds.

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