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sound projection

sound projection

6.4
How far and how clearly people hear a sound in a place
  • noun
  • /saʊnd prəˈdʒɛkʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : proyección sonora
  • The concert hall's design greatly enhances the sound projection of the orchestra.

Examples

  • This guitar is known for its remarkable sound projection and clarity.

  • Good sound projection is essential for actors performing on stage.

  • The sound projection in the concert hall was impressive.

  • Good sound projection can enhance a performance.

  • Good sound projection is essential for ensuring that all audience members can hear the performance clearly.

  • The architect paid special attention to sound projection to improve the acoustics of the concert hall.

  • With excellent sound projection, the speaker was able to reach everyone in the large auditorium.

Synonyms

projection
vssound projection
1 4.5

How well a voice or sound carries so people far away can hear it

focuses on clarity and ability to penetrate distance rather than other qualities
audibility
vssound projection
1 6.3

How well you can hear a sound

is specifically about carrying clearly and penetrating distance not just simply being heard
acoustic projection
vssound projection
  • Specialized
7.0

A sound quality that makes a voice or instrument travel far and be heard clearly

stresses carrying clearly and being noticeable across space rather than mere loudness
earreach
vssound projection
  • Archaic
9.9

The distance at which you can hear someone's voice

focuses on clarity and penetration across space rather than only measuring range

Antonyms

acoustic absorption
  • Specialized
4.8

A process where a material takes in sound instead of reflecting it

How Far

sound projection
  • Specialized
6.4
muffled
40 3.7

Surface Forms

sound projection singular
sound projections plural

Morphology

sound + projection

The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'sound' (an auditory phenomenon) with 'projection' (the act or quality of making something carry farther), yielding the capacity of a sound to carry clearly. This is a standard compositional noun-noun phrase found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would be able to infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Sound projection comes from the image of sound being thrown forward like light from a projector and the word projection meaning 'sending out'. So, sound projection means how well a voice or instrument is 'sent out' and can be heard far away.