Definition

A sound environment or atmosphere created by various sounds, often used to describe the auditory experience of a place or composition.

Example

The soundscape of the forest was filled with birds singing and leaves rustling in the wind.

Conversation

Have you ever listened to the soundscape of the forest at dawn?

I haven't, but it sounds amazing!

It's so peaceful, with the birds and rustling leaves creating a beautiful soundscape.

I can only imagine how relaxing that must be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Soundscape is formed from "sound" (from Old English *sund*, meaning noise or auditory sensation) and "scape" (from Old English *sceap*, meaning view or landscape). The word refers to the auditory environment or the sounds that characterize a particular place.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'view' ('scape') filled with 'sounds' — that's what a soundscape represents, the unique auditory experience of a location.

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