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reverberations
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the persistence of sound in an enclosed space after the original sound source has stopped
- In the cathedral, the long reverberation time enhanced the choir's performance, creating a rich and immersive auditory experience.
- The concert hall's acoustics were carefully designed to minimize reverberation and provide optimal sound clarity for classical music performances.
- In a small, carpeted room, the lack of reverberation resulted in a more intimate and controlled acoustic environment.
- The reverberation of footsteps in the empty hallway created an eerie atmosphere, amplifying the sense of emptiness.
- Sound engineers use acoustic treatments to manage reverberation in recording studios, ensuring a clean and precise audio recording.
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a distant or indirect effect or outcome resulting from an action, event, or decision
- The scandal had long-term reverberations throughout the company.
- The policy change caused political reverberations across the region.
- His words carried reverberations that affected everyone in the room.
- The invention had cultural reverberations beyond its immediate industry.
- Economic decisions can have unforeseen reverberations years later.
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