reverberation

/ri,və:bə'reiʃn/
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reverberation

The sound of the reverberation filled the empty concert hall.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The persistence or prolongation of a sound after its source has stopped, caused by reflection of sound waves: This is the primary acoustic meaning, describing the way sound continues in an enclosed space.
    • A continuing effect or impact of an event or action: This figurative meaning describes a consequence that is widespread, indirect, and often prolonged.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Acoustic):

    • The reverberation in the empty cathedral made the choir sound magnificent.
    • The engineer adjusted the room to reduce the reverberation time.

  • Noun (Figurative):

    • The political scandal had reverberations throughout the entire government.
    • The economic policy's reverberations were felt by small businesses for a decade.
Advanced Usage

  • "To have reverberations": to produce widespread and lasting effects.

    • The court's landmark decision is sure to have reverberations across the industry.

  • "Reverberations of": used to specify the source of the continuing effects.

    • We are still dealing with the reverberations of the financial crisis.
Variants and Related Words

  • Reverberate (verb): (1) To be reflected many times, as sound waves. (2) To have a continuing and serious effect.

    • The thunder reverberated through the valley.
    • The news reverberated around the world.

  • Reverberant (adjective): Tending to reverberate; having a rich, echoing sound.

    • The singer's voice filled the reverberant hall.
Synonyms
  • Echo: A sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again. (More specific and immediate than "reverberation," which implies a complex, lingering series of reflections.)
  • Aftermath: The consequences or effects of a significant event. (Similar to the figurative use, but "aftermath" often implies a period immediately following, while "reverberation" can imply effects over a longer, less direct timeframe.)
  • Repercussion: An unintended consequence of an event or action. (Very close in meaning to the figurative use of "reverberation," often used interchangeably.)
Related Phrases
  • Reverberation time: (Technical term) The time it takes for a sound to decay by 60 decibels in a space.
    • The acoustician measured the reverberation time of the concert hall.
Related Idioms
  • "Send reverberations through": To cause a powerful and widespread reaction within a group or system.
    • The CEO's sudden resignation sent reverberations through the stock market.
reverberation

The sound of the reverberation filled the empty concert hall.

Noun
  1. a remote or indirect consequence of some action
    • his declaration had unforeseen repercussions
    • reverberations of the market crash were felt years later
  2. the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
    • she could hear echoes of her own footsteps

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