audio installation

[/ˈɔːdiːoʊ ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: audio installations / instalações de áudio
instalação de áudio
1. A permanent or semi-permanent setup of audio equipment and speakers designed to produce sound in a specific space or venue
The concert hall required a professional audio installation to ensure optimal sound quality.
A sala de concertos necessitava de uma instalação de áudio profissional para garantir qualidade sonora ideal.
2. An artistic or multimedia project that uses sound as its primary medium or component
The museum featured an interactive audio installation that responded to visitors' movements.
O museu apresentava uma instalação de áudio interativa que respondia aos movimentos dos visitantes.
3. The process of setting up and configuring audio equipment in a physical location
The audio installation will take three days to complete in the new studio.
A instalação de áudio levará três dias para ser concluída no novo estúdio.
The term 'audio installation' is widely used in both contemporary art contexts and technical/commercial settings in Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian art galleries and museums, it's increasingly common to see immersive audio installations as part of contemporary exhibitions. In the USA, particularly in New York and Los Angeles, audio installations are frequently featured in art spaces, galleries, and experimental performance venues as a form of contemporary artistic expression.
NYC Slang
audio setup / sound system
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sound installationaudio setupsound system installationacoustic installation
Antonyms / Antônimos
audio removalsound demolition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instalação de áudio
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
instalação sonora / instalação de áudio
Common in tech and arts communities
Rio de Janeiro
instalação de áudio / setup de áudio
Both terms used, especially in music venues
Portugal
instalação de áudio / instalação sonora
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

speaker systemsound designacoustic engineeringmultimedia installationamplifiersoundscape

Related Idioms & Phrases

plug and play audio installation
state-of-the-art audio installation
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