soundscape

/ˈsaʊndˌskæp/

Definitions

1. noun

the overall auditory effect of the sounds in a particular environment, such as a city, forest, or building

“The soundscape of the city at night was a cacophony of car horns and sirens.”

Synonyms

  • acoustic landscape
  • aural environment

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence