sound

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈsaʊ̯nd/]

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1. sound (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.

Example: He turned when he heard the sound of footsteps behind him. Nobody made a sound.

2. sound (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A vibration capable of causing such sensations.

Example: In trumpets for assisting the hearing, all reverbation of the trumpet must be avoided. It must be made thick, of the least elastic materials, and covered with cloth externally. For all reverbation lasts for a short time, and produces new sounds which mix with those which are coming in.

3. sound (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A distinctive style and sonority of a particular musician, orchestra etc.

Example: He looks like he's got it, maybe. Listen to those kids!/There's no maybe about it. That's it, that's the sound.

4. sound (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To produce a sound.

Example: When the horn sounds, take cover.

5. sound (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To convey an impression by one's sound.

Example: He sounded good when we last spoke.

6. sound (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To be conveyed in sound; to be spread or published; to convey intelligence by sound.

Example: For from you ſounded out the worde of the Lord, not in Macedonia & in Achaia onely: but your faith alſo which is towarde God, ſpred abroade in all quarters, that we nede not to ſpeake any thing.

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