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sound reproduction

sound reproduction

1 4.6
To play recorded sound so it sounds like the original
  • noun
  • /saʊnd ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : reproducción de sonido

Examples

  • The only issue I guess with Mega Drive is the sound reproduction.

    Here Comes a New Challenger (2023)

  • Each highlights a stage in the evolution of sound reproduction and transmission.

    Blog text (20)

  • Early in the course, I also appreciated the opportunity to highlight the deep and rich history of sound reproduction, a history that no doubt informs contemporary obsessions with all things digital.

    Blog text (30)

  • Many students are used to listening to music on sophisticated stereo systems, on compact disc players, or even on high-quality stereo car radios and tape decks, so they are probably accustomed to much better sound reproduction than is available in many elementary music classrooms.

    Academic text (1990)

  • The quality of sound reproduction in this new speaker system is outstanding, providing clear and rich audio.

  • For audiophiles, the accuracy of sound reproduction is essential for an immersive listening experience.

  • Many modern devices offer advanced features to enhance sound reproduction, making music sound more vibrant and detailed.

Synonyms

reproduction
vssound reproduction
22 3.9

The act of making a copy of something like a photo or document

is the specific process for copying sound electronically or mechanically
fidelity
vssound reproduction
  • Specialized
18 7.0

How accurately a system plays back sound or pictures from a source

is the overall process or quality, not only an accuracy measurement
playback
vssound reproduction
15 3.8

To hear or see something that was recorded before

is the broader process of making sound again by devices, not only replaying
audio quality
vssound reproduction
2 3.4

How clear and good the sound from a device or recording is

is about the process and quality of making sound rather than just final standard
high fidelity
vssound reproduction
  • Specialized
1 4.2

Sound reproduction that is accurate and has almost no distortion

is the general process or quality of making sound, not only high accuracy
sonics
vssound reproduction
  • Specialized
7.0

The sound quality of a recording or speaker

is the technical process and general quality of making sound rather than tone alone

Antonyms

silence
660 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

distortion
  • Specialized
53 6.7

A change in a sound or electrical signal that makes the sound wrong

How Accurate

high fidelity
  • Specialized
1 4.2
sound reproduction
  • Specialized
1 4.6

Surface Forms

sound reproduction singular
sound reproductions plural

Morphology

sound + reproduction

The meaning 'the process or quality of reproducing sound' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'sound' (auditory effect) with 'reproduction' (the act of duplicating or replicating). This is a standard noun + noun compositional pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

The noun sound reproduction comes from a simple picture: sound, meaning what we hear, and reproduction, meaning 'making again', like a mirror that copies a voice. So it means 'the process or quality of making or playing back sound'.