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soundboard

soundboard

1 3.7
An app for a computer or phone with buttons that plays short sound clips
  • noun
  • /ˈsaʊndˌbɔrd/
  • Jargon
translation icon : mesa de sonido
  • And if there are any that you feel absolutely need to be in the soundboard, leave us a little comment below.

OK, so I have another thing that's on my soundboard.

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Examples

  • Watch him work his own soundboard while he is performing.

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  • These need to exist as a soundboard app for smartphones.

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  • I have to say, congratulations on securing the rights to produce soundboards for those copyrighted major motion pictures.

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  • The collection rounds off with five live tracks—likely sourced from a soundboard.

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  • During the live performance, the technician adjusted the soundboard to ensure the audio levels were just right.

  • She pressed the button on the soundboard to play a pre-recorded music clip during the podcast.

  • The presenter relied on the soundboard to trigger various sound effects throughout the show.

How Versatile

soundboard
  • Jargon
1 3.7
libsndfile
  • Specialized
1 9.6

Surface Forms

soundboard singular
soundboards plural

Morphology

soundboard = sound + board (semi-transparent) = sound + board

The digital/software sense is an extended/metaphorical use of 'board' (panel/interface) and not a literal wooden board, so learners may not derive the exact function from components alone.

Etymology

Soundboard is also used for a digital panel and comes from the same parts sound ('short recorded clip') and board ('a panel with buttons'). A helpful image is a board full of sound buttons, which is why a soundboard app stores and plays short audio clips quickly when you press them.