sound
What ears detect
Words from different sources have settled on the spelling sound and represent all the major parts of speech.
The noun is most frequent, with two meanings: something perceptible by the ear (the sound of a train whistle), and a body of water along a coast with an opening to the sea (Long Island Sound).
The verb also has two meanings; most frequent is the one associated with hearing.
Something that sounds makes a noise.
This verb is used figuratively to characterize the way things seem to the mind: Her excuse sounded suspicious to me.
The other sound verb conveys measuring the depth of something.
Finally, the adjective sound indicates that something is free from disease, error, or flaw.
Rate of recurrence
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- hertzFrequency measurement unit
- amplitudeMaximum oscillation displacement
wavelength · resonance · infrasound · compression · longitudinal · transverse · propagation · velocity
One who talks
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- microphoneAudio input device
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- stereoTwo-channel audio system
volume · recording · equalizer · mixer · decibel · acoustics · earbuds · podcast
Pleasing sequence of notes
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- toneQuality of sound
- pitchFrequency of sound
timbre · chord · symphony · orchestra · concerto · jazz · blues · classical
Sudden loud noise
Sound from throat
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- articulationClear vocal expression
- accentRegional speech pattern
- intonationPitch variation in speech
enunciation · diction · utterance · spoken · verbal · vocalization · clarity · slur
Minimal distinctive sound unit
- syllableUnit of pronunciation
- prosodyStudy of verse rhythm
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- vowelUnobstructed speech sound
allophone · diphthong · morpheme · transcription · elision · onset · coda · assimilation
frequency
Rate of recurrence
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- hertzFrequency measurement unit
amplitude · wavelength · resonance · infrasound · compression · longitudinal · transverse · propagation · velocity · doppler
speaker
One who talks
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- microphoneAudio input device
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
stereo · volume · recording · equalizer · mixer · decibel · acoustics · earbuds · podcast · audiobook
melody
Pleasing sequence of notes
pitch · timbre · chord · symphony · orchestra · concerto · jazz · blues · classical · folk
bang
Sudden loud noise
racket · clang · clamor · buzz · hum · roar · rumble · thud · squeal · blare
voice
Sound from throat
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- articulationClear vocal expression
- accentRegional speech pattern
intonation · enunciation · diction · utterance · spoken · verbal · vocalization · clarity · slur · lisp
phoneme
Minimal distinctive sound unit
vowel · allophone · diphthong · morpheme · transcription · elision · onset · coda · assimilation · voicing
strait
Constricted marine passage
intact
Not damaged or altered
whole · undamaged · unimpaired · fit · stable · secure · reliable · trustworthy · valid · logical
- sounds goodCasual expression of agreement
- sound asleepDeeply, thoroughly sleeping
- safe and soundUnharmed and protected
- sounds likeAudibly resembles another
- sound boothSoundproofed recording space
- sound wavesPressure disturbances carrying noise
sounds, soundly, sounding, sounded, resound, resounding, unsound, ultrasound, soundless