De waveform
Example: De waveform op de synthesizer bepaalt het geluidstype.
Definition
"De waveform" refers to the visual representation of the shape of a sound wave, which influences the character and quality of the sound produced, especially in electronic music and synthesizers. It determines the type of sound by showing how the wave oscillates over time.
Etymology
The term "de waveform" combines the Dutch article "de" with the English word "waveform," which comes from "wave" (a disturbance traveling through a medium) and "form" (shape or structure). This reflects how the shape of the wave is crucial in sound synthesis.
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"De waveform" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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