ambient
Pervading the space
Ambient describes what surrounds or exists in the background of an environment.
Ambient temperature is the air temperature of a space.
Ambient light is the general illumination present, distinct from directed sources.
Ambient noise is background sound.
In music, ambient refers to atmospheric electronic compositions meant to create mood rather than demand attention: ambient music, ambient techno.
Electronic sound-generating instrument
- chilloutCommand to relax
- electronicaSynthesized listening music
- soundscapeAcoustic environment's character
- downtempoSlow, atmospheric electronic music
Brian Eno · drone · texture · minimalism · new age · field recordings · generative · pad
Incidental surrounding sounds
- humLow steady sound
- droneUnmanned flying machine
- murmurSoft, indistinct continuous sound
- white noiseConstant random sound
room tone · buzz · whirr · rustle · chatter · hush · silence · soundscape
Steady, soft light
- soft lightGentle, diffused illumination
- diffusedSpread widely around
- indirectNot straight or immediate
- mood lightingIllumination creating emotional atmosphere
dimmable · warm · cool · backlit · candlelight · lamplight · twilight · luminous
Free from agitation
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
dreamy · ethereal · soothing · relaxing · contemplative · introspective · mellow · subdued
Standard indoor thermal level
- warmthHeat you feel
- coolnessCalm self-possession
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
climate control · HVAC · temperate · mild · air quality · ventilation · stuffiness · chill
Present in all places
- pervasivePresent throughout, inescapable
- smart homeDwelling with integrated automation
- IoTInterconnected smart device ecosystem
- sensorsDevices that detect input
wearable · context-aware · seamless · always-on · embedded
synthesizer
Electronic sound-generating instrument
- chilloutCommand to relax
- electronicaSynthesized listening music
- soundscapeAcoustic environment's character
downtempo · Brian Eno · drone · texture · minimalism · new age · field recordings · generative · pad · reverb
background noise
Incidental surrounding sounds
white noise · room tone · buzz · whirr · rustle · chatter · hush · silence · soundscape · atmosphere
glow
Steady, soft light
- soft lightGentle, diffused illumination
- diffusedSpread widely around
- indirectNot straight or immediate
mood lighting · dimmable · warm · cool · backlit · candlelight · lamplight · twilight · luminous · subtle
calm
Free from agitation
meditative · dreamy · ethereal · soothing · relaxing · contemplative · introspective · mellow · subdued · hypnotic
room temperature
Standard indoor thermal level
thermostat · climate control · HVAC · temperate · mild · air quality · ventilation · stuffiness · chill · heat
ubiquitous
Present in all places
- pervasivePresent throughout, inescapable
- smart homeDwelling with integrated automation
- IoTInterconnected smart device ecosystem
sensors · wearable · context-aware · seamless · always-on · embedded
- genresaction, comedy, detective fiction, fantasy, horror
- lightsunlight, daylight, shine, rays, moonlight
- musicmusic, song, songs, singing, singer
- music genresblues, pop, jazz, rock, classical
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- instrumental musicpiano solo, guitar track, orchestral, symphony, concerto
ambientdirected
Gave guidance or orders
focused · targeted · concentrated · localized · beamed
ambientartificial
Made, not natural
manufactured · generated · active · introduced · produced
ambientprominent
Easily noticed or distinguished
foreground · obtrusive · intrusive · conspicuous · loud
- ambient noiseEver-present environmental audio
- ambient soundEnvironmental background audio
- ambient lightExisting illumination in space
- ambient lightingSoft indirect room illumination
- ambient musicTonal, moodscape-focused genre
- ambient temperatureHeat of surroundings