La reverberació



Example: La reverberació de la sala fa que la música sembli més viva.

Definition


"La reverberació" refers to the persistence of sound in a space after the original sound is produced, caused by multiple reflections from surfaces, making music or sounds appear fuller and more alive in environments like concert halls or rooms.

Etymology


The word "la reverberació" comes from the Latin 'reverberatio,' which means 'a striking back.' It entered Catalan through the influence of medieval Latin, reflecting how sound waves bounce back in a space. Did you know its root also relates to the idea of flashing or beating back light or heat?

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