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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To compliment the sights, NASA also produced new sonifications—a method to transform astronomical information into often ethereal soundscapes. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 This amazing discount gives you a chance to get this large-format outdoor speaker, allowing music lovers, campers, and travelers to enjoy a booming, travel-ready soundscape without breaking the bank. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026 But the real pleasure is the 303 basslines that squirm in between the drums, coating the soundscapes of the tracks in grime and noxious soot. Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026 The soundscape is just as unusual as the visuals; the result is less a traditional narrative and more a sustained cinematic feeling. Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for soundscape

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Jul. 2026.

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