A paisagem sonora
Example: A paisagem sonora da cidade muda muito à noite.
Definition
"A paisagem sonora" refers to the overall sound environment or auditory landscape of a particular area, including all natural and human-made sounds. It captures the characteristic sounds that define a place, such as the city’s soundscape changing significantly at night.
Etymology
The term "a paisagem sonora" originates from Portuguese, combining "paisagem" meaning landscape, and "sonora" relating to sound. It is used metaphorically to describe the auditory environment, much like a visual landscape describes what we see. Did you know? The concept of soundscape was popularized in the 20th century by composer R. Murray Schafer.
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