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Definition of soundscape

soundscape

/ˈsaʊnd.skeɪp/
sound · scape
Plural:soundscapes
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• noun

1

The acoustic environment as perceived by humans, consisting of all the natural and artificial sounds present in a given location.

Example

"The morning soundscape of the rainforest was filled with bird calls, rustling leaves, and distant waterfalls."

2

A musical composition, film audio design, or sound art installation created using recorded environmental sounds or layered electronic textures to evoke a specific atmosphere or place.

Example

"The composer crafted an eerie electronic soundscape to accompany the science fiction thriller."

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• Nearby Words

soundness
soundproof
soundproofing
soundscape
soundstage
soundtrack
soundwave

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1960s by blending 'sound' with 'landscape', popularized by Canadian composer and environmentalist R. Murray Schafer in his studies of acoustic ecology.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Soundscape. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/soundscape
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