Meaning & use
reverb
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A persistent, decaying echo of sound that lingers after the original sound is produced, often added electronically in music.
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The guitarist added heavy reverb to make the solo sound like it was played in a cathedral.
Her voice echoed with reverb in the empty parking garage.
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Short for "reverberation"; in music production it's distinct from "echo," which produces distinct repeated sounds rather than one continuous decay.
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