Sound
derNounsound; audio
English translations
- 01
sound
- 02
noise
- 03
tone
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Gesamtheit der Klänge, die von einer Schallquelle ausgehen; Klang.
- English meaning
- Sound
- Synonym
- Klang, Geräusch
- German example
- Der Sound der Band war fantastisch.
- English example
- The sound of the band was fantastic.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Sound
- Plural Form
- die Sounds
Related words
- Soundkarte
A sound card is a computer component used for processing and playing audio.
- Soundsystem
Sound system
- Soundso
so-and-so
- uvular
Uvular
- labiodental
Labiodental
- retroflex
Retroflex
- glaubwürdig
Credible
- postalveolar
Postalveolar refers to sounds that are formed behind the alveolar ridge, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
- dämonisch
Demonic
- unseriös
Dubious
- metallisch
Metallic
- schallend
Resounding
- dumpf
muffled, dull
- heile
safe and sound
- schalldicht
Soundproof
- irrwitzig
Ludicrous, absurd
- glaublich
believable
- methodologisch
Methodological
- artikulatorisch
Articulatory
- direktional
Directional
- elektrodynamisch
Electrodynamic
- glockenhell
Glockenhell describes a sound that is clear, pure, and bright like that of a bell.
- plosiv
Plosive
- lautmalend
Onomatopoeic means that a word imitates the sound it describes.
- Pfiff
A whistle is a short, high-pitched sound produced by blowing or with an instrument.
- Buchstabe
A letter is a character of the alphabet used to represent sounds in writing.
- Amplitude
Amplitude
- Schallwelle
Sound wave
- Orgel
Organ
- Hyperschall
Hypersonic refers to speeds that are at least five times the speed of sound.
- Triangel
Triangle
- Triangel
Triangle
- Verstärker
Amplifier
- Versprecher
A slip of the tongue is an unintentional error in speech where words or sounds are transposed or mispronounced.
- Velarisierung
Velarization in phonetics refers to the articulation of a sound with the back of the tongue raised towards the soft palate (velum), resulting in a darker sound.
- Dezibel
Decibel is a unit of measurement for the loudness of sound.
- Dyslalie
Dyslalia is a speech disorder in which the pronunciation of sounds or sound combinations is incorrect.
- Formant
A formant is a frequency peak in the spectrum of a sound, especially in vowels, which is responsible for the timbre.
- Resonanzwirkung
Resonance effect
- Hochtöner
Tweeter
- Dämpfung
Damping
- Isolierstoff
An insulating material is a material that poorly conducts electricity, heat, or sound, and is therefore used for insulation.
- Fasermatte
Fiber mat
- Metathese
Metathesis is a phonological change in which the position of sounds within a word is switched.
- Orgelmetall
Organ metal is an alloy traditionally used for the construction of organ pipes, typically consisting of tin and lead.
- Orgelpfeife
Organ pipe
- Geräuschemacher
A sound effects artist is a person who creates sounds for films, television shows, or other media to acoustically enhance the plot.
- Saitenspiel
A stringed instrument is a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by plucking, bowing, or striking strings.
- Anlaut
The initial sound is the first sound of a word or syllable.
Example sentences with “Sound”
Der Sound ist sehr gut. (The sound is very good.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Sound' masculine or neuter in German?
'Sound' is a masculine noun (der Sound). The plural is 'die Sounds'.