De ambient



Example: De ambient muziek creëert een rustige sfeer in de kamer.

Definition


"De ambient" refers to a style of music characterized by atmospheric, soothing sounds that create a calm and immersive environment. It is often instrumental and used to enhance relaxation or concentration, as in the phrase: 'De ambient muziek creëert een rustige sfeer in de kamer.'

Etymology


The word "de ambient" comes from the English term 'ambient,' which means surrounding or encompassing. It was adopted into Dutch to describe a genre of music that envelops the listener in a mood or atmosphere. Did you know? The word 'ambient' originally stems from the Latin 'ambire,' meaning 'to go around.'

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"De ambient" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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