reverb

[/rɪˈvɜːrb/]
nounpl: reverbs
reverberação
1. A sound effect produced by the reflection of sound waves from surfaces, creating a prolonged resonance after the original sound has stopped
The singer's voice echoed with reverb in the cathedral.
A voz do cantor ecoou com reverberação na catedral.
2. An electronic device or software plugin that artificially simulates the acoustic properties of a space
I added reverb to the guitar track to make it sound more spacious.
Adicionei reverberação à faixa de guitarra para deixá-la soar mais espacial.
3. The effect of sound bouncing off walls and other surfaces in a room or enclosed space
The bathroom has too much reverb, making it hard to hear clearly.
O banheiro tem muita reverberação, dificultando a audição clara.
Reverb is essential terminology in modern music production, recording studios, and audio engineering across both Brazilian and American cultures. In Brazil, while 'reverberação' is the formal Portuguese term, the English word 'reverb' is predominantly used in professional music production settings, recording studios, and among musicians and sound engineers. The term has become part of the specialized vocabulary of the music industry globally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
echoreverberationresonancereflective sound
Antonyms / Antônimos
absorptiondeadeningdampening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reverberação
Most common formal translation; reverb is also used in music production contexts
Music Production (Brazil)
reverb
English term widely used in music studios and audio production
Portugal
reverberação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; reverb used in technical audio contexts
Technical/Musical (both)
eco
Simpler term for the echoing effect, though technically not identical

Related Words

echodelayacousticsaudio effectresonanceambience

Related Idioms & Phrases

drown in reverb - to apply excessive reverb to a sound
tight reverb - minimal reverb effect for a dry, close sound
lush reverb - rich, abundant reverb for spacious, atmospheric sound
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