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som complexo

[sõ kõ-PLEH-ksu]
nounmasculinepl: sons complexos
complex sound
1. A sound composed of multiple frequency components or harmonics; a sound that is not a pure tone
A violin produces a complex sound due to its multiple overtones.
Um violino produz um som complexo devido aos seus múltiplos harmônicos.
2. In acoustics and music, a sound wave that contains more than one frequency component
The complex sound of the orchestra created a rich, layered texture.
O som complexo da orquestra criou uma textura rica e em camadas.
3. A sound that is difficult to characterize or understand due to its intricate nature
The complex sound of the urban environment includes traffic, voices, and machinery.
O som complexo do ambiente urbano inclui tráfego, vozes e maquinário.
Synonyms
som compostosom harmoniososom multifrecuencial
Antonyms
som purotom simples

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
som complexo
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
som complexo
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

qualidade sonora
textura acústica
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