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PRONUNCIATION OF REVERBERATION TIME

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REVERBERATION TIME

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Reverberation time is a noun.
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WHAT DOES REVERBERATION TIME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Reverberation

Reverberation, in terms of acoustics, is the interpretation of the persistence of sound after a sound is produced. A reverberation, or reverb, is created when a sound or signal is reflected causing a large number of reflections to build up and then decay as the sound is absorbed by the surfaces of objects in the space – which could include furniture and people, and air. This is most noticeable when the sound source stops but the reflections continue, decreasing in amplitude, until they reach zero amplitude. Reverberation is frequency dependent. The length of the decay, or reverberation time, receives special consideration in the architectural design of spaces which need to have specific reverberation times to achieve optimum performance for their intended activity. In comparison to a distinct echo that is a minimum of 50 to 100 ms after the initial sound, reverberation is reflections that arrive in less than approximately 50ms. As time passes, the amplitude of the reflections is reduced until it is reduced to zero. Reverberation is not limited to indoor spaces as it exists in forests and other outdoor environments where reflection exists.

Definition of reverberation time in the English dictionary

The definition of reverberation time in the dictionary is a measure of the acoustic properties of a room, equal to the time taken for a sound to fall in intensity by 60 decibels. It is usually measured in seconds.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REVERBERATION TIME

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WORDS THAT END LIKE REVERBERATION TIME

ahead of time
all the time
at one time
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Synonyms and antonyms of reverberation time in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «reverberation time» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REVERBERATION TIME

Find out the translation of reverberation time to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of reverberation time from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «reverberation time» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

混响时间
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tiempo de reverberación
570 millions of speakers

English

reverberation time
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गूंज समय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صدى الوقت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

время реверберации
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tempo de reverberação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পুনর্বিবেচনা সময়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

temps de réverbération
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Masa gema
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nachhallzeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

残響時間
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잔향 시간
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wektu rame
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Hiện vang
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விழிப்புணர்வு நேரம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उलथापालथ वेळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yankılanma süresi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tempo di riverberazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

czas pogłosu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

час реверберації
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

timp de reverberatie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χρόνος αντήχησης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

reverberation tyd
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

efterklangstid
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

etterklangstid
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about reverberation time

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REVERBERATION TIME»

Discover the use of reverberation time in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to reverberation time and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Auditorium Acoustics and Architectural Design
A major dilemma exists for reverberation time design for multi-purpose spaces ( Chapter 10). With orches- tral music requiring a 2 second reverberation time and speech only 1 second, use of a single space for both speech and music is usually  ...
Michael Barron, 2009
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Sensation and Perception
However, an “ideal” reverberation time does not always predict good acoustics. This is illustrated by the problems associated with the design of New York's Philharmonic Hall. When it opened in 1962, Philharmonic Hall had a reverberation ...
E. Goldstein, 2013
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Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential ...
The reverberation time (RT) is defined as the length of time. in seconds, it takes for sound to decay by 60 dB. Reverberation time is directly proportional to the volume of a space and inversely proportional to the units of absorption (sabins) in it, ...
Janet Rumbarger, Richard Vitullo, 2003
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Understanding Buildings: A Multidisciplinary Approach
... never be wholly regular but, for general purposes, it can be assumed to be so. 6.5 shows the reverberation time limits appropriate to various activities. The optimum RT for speech, in a lecture room or classroom, is short, at around 0.75 sec.
Esmond Reid, 1984
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Architectural Acoustics: Principles and Practice
ACOUSTICAL DESIGN: PLACES FOR LISTENING Figure 4.12 500-Hz reverberation time vs. room volume, recommended forTHX-qualified theaters. ( Courtesy of THX Division of Lucasfilm, Ltd.) room acoustics criteria are provided.
William J. Cavanaugh, Gregory C. Tocci, Joseph A. Wilkes, 2010
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Guide to Sound Systems for Worship
A few general statements can nevertheless be made regarding reverberation time. First, there is no single ideal reverberation time; different types of program material call for different lengths of reverberation in order to sound best. Organ music ...
Jon F. Eiche, 1990
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The Psychology of Music
The requirements for high acoustic quality of a concert hall include freedom from noise and echoes, good spectral balance, and a reverberation time appropriate to the musical repertoire (about 2 sec for classical music). Reverberation time ...
Diana Deutsch, 1999
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Advanced Air and Noise Pollution Control: Volume 2
Optimum Reverberation Time From an examination of the reverberation time formula, it can be seen that the total absorption in a room can be calculated from measured reverberation time. Optimum values exist for the reverberation time for  ...
Lawrence K. Wang, Norman C. Pereira, Yung-Tse Hung, 2007
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Noise Control: From Concept to Application
4.3.3.2 Relation Between Room Absorption and Reverberation Time If sound is introduced into a room, the reverberant field level will increase until the rate of sound energy introduction is just equal to the rate of sound energy absorption.
Colin Hansen, 2005
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Research in Building Physics: Proceedings of the Second ...
L. Nijs & A. Schuur Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture, Building Physics Group ABSTRACT: The reverberation time is used in legal demands to provide for good acoustical quality in a sports hall. However, the reverberation ...
J. Carmeliet, H. Hens, G. Vermeir, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REVERBERATION TIME»

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Advanced RT60 Reverb Measurement with the XL2
In addition to the T20 calculation, the XL2 Sound Level Meter now measures reverberation time using the T30 method. This enhancement is in line with the ... «Environmental Expert, Jul 15»
2
The sound principles behind concert hall acoustics | That's Maths
Sabine developed a formula for the reverberation time. He found that it is proportional to the size of the room and inversely proportional to the total absorption. «Irish Times, Jul 15»
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CPD 12 2015: Acoustic design and flat roofs
The “reverberation time” (RT) is the time, in seconds, taken for the sound to decay to one millionth of its original energy level (equivalent to a drop of 60dB). «Building Design, Jul 15»
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Can You Hear Me Now? Reverb Making a Difference
And that's why curtains, panels, and other devices are used to cut the reverberation time and absorb just the right measure of amplified music. «WRTI, Feb 15»
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Send Your Sounds Through a Real Echo Chamber
“This means sound in the chamber bounces around a lot, and therefore the chamber has a very long reverberation time — a measure of how long a sound is ... «Discovery News, Jun 14»
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'The Sound Book,' by Trevor Cox
With 75 seconds of broadband reverberation time, the tank has entered the Guinness book of records as the world's most reverberant space. Photo. «New York Times, Apr 14»
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World Record For Longest Man-Made Echo Shattered In Scotland …
The reverberation times were just too long." Exactly how long did the echo last? One minute, 52 seconds, according to the Independent. The echo was recorded ... «Huffington Post, Jan 14»
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The Five Main Types of Reverb, and How to Mix with Them — by …
There are so many choices that it can be daunting to pick the right reverb for the right job. ... The optimum reverberation time for a space in which music is played ... «SonicScoop, Nov 13»
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Early Reflections in Home Theater Rooms: Beneficial or Deterimental?
Reverberation time (RT) has a long and glorious history in room acoustics. Starting ... The relationship between volume and time in acoustics is equivalent to the ... «Audioholics, Aug 13»
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New Technology Modifies Music Hall Acoustics
"A longer reverberation time in these bandwidths is needed in order to obtain warmth at classical music concerts, which is a defining aesthetic trait of the ... «Newswise, May 13»

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