Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reverberation

noun

/rɪˌvɜːrbəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The act of echoing or the state of being echoed.

Examples

The reverberation of the music in the concert hall made the performance more immersive.
In the cave, the reverberation of his voice created an eerie atmosphere.

Meaning

Reverberation refers to the persistence of sound in a particular space after the original sound has stopped, caused by multiple reflections off surfaces, creating an effect that can prolong the sound.