sound waves
[/saʊnd weɪvz/]
nounpl: sound waves
ondas sonoras
1. Mechanical waves that propagate through a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) and are perceived as sound by the human ear
Sound waves travel through the air at approximately 343 meters per second.
As ondas sonoras viajam pelo ar a aproximadamente 343 metros por segundo.
2. Vibrations that transmit sound energy in longitudinal waves with alternating compressions and rarefactions
The speaker produces sound waves that fill the entire auditorium.
O alto-falante produz ondas sonoras que preenchem todo o auditório.
3. Acoustic phenomena characterized by frequency and amplitude that determine pitch and volume
High-frequency sound waves are often inaudible to human ears.
Ondas sonoras de alta frequência frequentemente são inaudíveis para os ouvidos humanos.
The term 'ondas sonoras' is used universally in both Brazilian and European Portuguese scientific contexts. In Brazil, this terminology is standard in physics education and audio engineering. The concept is foundational in modern music production, telecommunications, and acoustical engineering, fields where Portuguese-speaking professionals commonly use this terminology.
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