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At the same time, one of the things I noticed was that the moment there was any kind of audio attached to virtual reality, it really improved the experience, even though the audio didn't feel like a sound engineer or composer had been anywhere near it.
Thomas Dolby

Meaning of "sound engineer" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SOUND ENGINEER

sound engineer  [saʊnd ˌendʒɪˈnɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SOUND ENGINEER

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Sound engineer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SOUND ENGINEER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sound engineer

Audio engineer

An audio engineer is concerned with the recording, manipulation, mixing and reproduction of sound. Many audio engineers creatively use technologies to produce sound for film, radio, television, music, electronic products and computer games. Alternatively, the term audio engineer can refer to a scientist or engineer who develops new audio technologies working within the field of acoustical engineering. Audio engineering concerns the creative and practical aspects of sounds including speech and music, as well as the development of new audio technologies and advancing scientific understanding of audible sound.

Definition of sound engineer in the English dictionary

The definition of sound engineer in the dictionary is a person who works in a recording studio or for a radio or television company, and whose job it is to alter and balance the levels of different sounds as they are recorded.

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carabineer
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domineer
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dulcinea
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engineer
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meneer
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mountaineer
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mutineer
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paneer
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pioneer
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re-engineer
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sinfonia
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souvenir
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tachypnea
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SOUND ENGINEER

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sound effect
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sound effects man
sound effects woman
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WORDS THAT END LIKE SOUND ENGINEER

aeronautical engineer
agricultural engineer
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chemical engineer
chief engineer
civil engineer
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consulting engineer
electrical engineer
electronics engineer
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Synonyms and antonyms of sound engineer in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «sound engineer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SOUND ENGINEER

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The translations of sound engineer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sound engineer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

录音师
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ingeniero de sonido
570 millions of speakers

English

sound engineer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

साउंड इंजीनियर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مهندس الصوت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

звукорежиссер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

engenheiro de som
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শব্দ প্রকৌশলী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ingénieur du son
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jurutera bunyi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Toningenieur
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

音響技師
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사운드 엔지니어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sound engineer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kỹ sư âm thanh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒலி பொறியாளர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ध्वनी अभियंता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ses mühendisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tecnico del suono
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

inżynier dźwięku
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

звукорежисер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

inginer de sunet
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ηχολήπτης
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

klankingenieur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ljudtekniker
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lydtekniker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sound engineer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SOUND ENGINEER»

The term «sound engineer» is regularly used and occupies the 62.135 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sound engineer

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Thomas Dolby
At the same time, one of the things I noticed was that the moment there was any kind of audio attached to virtual reality, it really improved the experience, even though the audio didn't feel like a sound engineer or composer had been anywhere near it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOUND ENGINEER»

Discover the use of sound engineer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sound engineer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Audio Made Easy: Or how to be a Sound Engineer Without ...
"At last! A book on audio that the average person can understand. No endless formulas or abstract terminology. Just the facts, distilled from author Ira White's years of experience.
Ira White, 2007
2
Sound Engineer's Pocket Book
Whether you are a professional sound engineer, responsible for broadcast or studio recording, or a student on a music technology or sound recording course, you will find this book authoritative and easily accessible.
Michael Talbot-Smith, 2000
3
A Sound Engineer's Guide to Audio Test and Measurement
This book offers a quick guide and complete reference to the fundamentals of test and measurement for all aspects of sound engineering.
Glen Ballou, 2009
4
Sound Advice: Voiceover from an Audio Engineer's Perspective
I've written this book to give you a sound engineer's perspective on your career as a voiceover talent. In this book I've tried to provide you with basic information about audio and equipment that is taught in recording schools.
Dan Friedman, 2010
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Sound Engineer
Provides an overview of careers in sound engineering, discussing such topics as equipment, techniques, required skills, and job opportunities in the music, television, and film industries.
Patricia Freeland Hynes, 2007
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Audio Engineer's Reference Book
Compiled by an international team of experts, this second edition has been updated to keep abreast of fast-moving areas such as digital audio and transmission technology.
Michael Talbot-Smith, 1999
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Professional Sound Reinforcement Techniques: Tips and Tricks ...
Professional Sound Reinforcement Techniques gives unique insight into a wide variety of general and specific live sound topics, from PA system setup and band politics to zone equalization and signal processing.
Jim Yakabuski, 2001
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Live Audio: The Art of Mixing a Show
Offers a practical and technical guide to mixing live sound in a variety of venues, including tips on choosing the right equipment and working with the band.
Dave Swallow, 2010
9
The Basics of Live Sound: Tips, Techniques & Lucky Guesses
what is a sound engineer? Have you ever gone to a concert and noticed the mixing board, with all of its flashing lights, buttons, knobs, and other electronic gizmos? Ever wonder what all of those buttons and knobs do? And what about that ...
Jerry J. Slone, 2002
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The Live Sound Manual
Enhanced by a 15,000-word technical glossary, a manual for creating quality sound for live performances covers such issues as analyzing venue needs and setting up and testing equipment.
Ben Duncan, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOUND ENGINEER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sound engineer is used in the context of the following news items.
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A sound engineer found 20 unfinished Michael Jackson songs on …
Paris (AFP) - Michael Jackson's sound engineer said Thursday he has 20 unfinished tracks by the late pop star on his computer -- but he isn't allowed to let ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
2
Freelance Sound Engineer Packed Loaded Gun Near School …
A 22-year-old sound engineer was arrested after he was found with a loaded gun near an Evergreen Park school, prosecutors said. Antoine Lamont Reese, of ... «Patch.com, Jun 15»
3
Oscars 2015: Early awards given to sound, projection technology …
A sound engineer and the inventor of digital micromirror technology will receive Oscar statuettes when the film academy's Scientific and Technical Awards are ... «89.3 KPCC, Jan 15»
4
How Sound Engineers Made the Millennium Falcon's Most Iconic …
You know, the one that sounds like "beeeeew-bew-bew-bew-bew." Posted via YouTube by Eyes on Cinema, this three-minute interview with sound engineer ... «Gizmodo, Dec 14»
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Beyonce's Audio Engineer Young Guru Rising as a Startup Adviser
It was Young Guru, famous in the hip-hop world for his work as a sound engineer on music by Beyonce and Jay Z. The crowd of fans thrust their cellphones ... «Re/code, Nov 14»
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Did You Hear the One About How Courtney Love Can't Sing or Play …
Live performances, obviously, are one-shot deals, and the whole purpose of having sound engineers on hand is to ensure that the many different noises being ... «Flavorwire, Sep 14»
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Jay Z Argues Sound Engineer's Song Rights Lawsuit Came Too Late
Jay Z has filed a motion to dismiss Chauncey Mahan's lawsuit that asks a judge to declare the sound engineer to be a joint author of 45 songs, including "Big ... «Billboard, Sep 14»
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Jay Z Faces Sound Engineer's Bold Claim Over Song Rights
Mahan is a sound engineer who takes credit for collaborating with chart-topping recording artists such as Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G., R Kelly and Missy ... «Hollywood Reporter, Jul 14»
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Tony Awards to Exclude Sound Engineer Trophies Next Year
Tony Awards Administration Committee determined that Best Sound Design of a Play and of a Musical will not be part of the competitive awards starting next ... «AceShowbiz, Jun 14»
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Jamaica Inn: BBC sound technicians deny fault for mumbled dialogue
Representatives of the broadcast union Bectu are to make representations to BBC management amid fears that sound engineers are being unfairly stigmatised ... «The Independent, Apr 14»

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