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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Explore the night sky from the west side of Mount Desert Island while enjoying the ocean soundscape. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 The music was tender, with drums sizzling like kitchen pans and trumpet that zigzagged over the soundscape’s open pasture. Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 2 July 2025 With producers like Justin Tranter, Andrew Watt, and John Ryan in the mix, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS balances shimmering production with emotional grit, offering an eclectic yet cohesive soundscape. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 27 June 2025 The whole vibe, the soundscape, was totally different. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 June 2025 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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