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US/rɪˌvɜːr.bəˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/rɪˌvɜː.bəˈreɪ.ʃən/
a sound that continues by bouncing off surfaces; also a long-lasting effect of an event
In context
The reverberation of the drums filled the old stone temple.
The bank's collapse had reverberations across the whole economy.
Sound engineers added carpets to reduce reverberation in the hall.
Words that go with reverberation
noun + preposition
- reverberations ofWe are still feeling the reverberations of the pandemic.
adjective + noun
- political reverberationsThe scandal had political reverberations for years.
- wider reverberationsThe decision could have wider reverberations for the region.
verb + noun
- have reverberationsSmall changes in interest rates can have reverberations far beyond the bank.
- reduce reverberationSoft panels on the walls reduce reverberation in the studio.
noun + noun
- reverberation timeEngineers measure the reverberation time of a concert hall.