SOUND REFLECTION Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase sound reflection. (close relations)
Definition of SOUND REFLECTION
reflecting
Best Alternative Words for SOUND REFLECTION
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| echo | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves • (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained • a reply that repeats what has just been said • a reflected television or radio or radar beam • a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc. • an imitation or repetition verb • to say again or imitate • ring or echo with sound • bring to mind | ||||||||
| reverberation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves • a remote or indirect consequence of some action | ||||||||
| acoustics | nounn | |||||||
noun • the study of the physical properties of sound | ||||||||
| reflection | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface • expression without words • a likeness in which left and right are reversed • the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) • (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed • a remark expressing careful consideration • the ability to reflect beams or rays | ||||||||
| resonance | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation • a vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system • having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant • a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people • the quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities | ||||||||
| replication | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of making copies • (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer • the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves • copy that is not the original; something that has been copied • the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion | ||||||||
