sound quality — the standard of excellence or superiority of audio reproduction
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the standard of excellence or superiority of audio reproduction
Pronunciation (IPA): /saʊnd ˈkwɑːləti/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother complained that the sound quality of modern music sounds like robots having a conversation.
- The sound quality of this recording is so clear you can hear the musician's stomach growling.
- We need to check the sound quality before the presentation.
sound quality
NOUN[/saʊnd ˈkwɑːləti/]
the standard of excellence or superiority of audio reproduction
He smiled as the new speakers delivered crystal-clear sound quality in his living room.
Beyond formality lies sound quality reality!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sound derives from Old English 'sund', meaning noise or auditory sensation. Quality originates from Latin 'qualitas', meaning nature or character of something. Together, sound quality developed as a compound term to describe the acoustic properties and fidelity of audio reproduction.
Breakdown
sound (Old English 'sund' = auditory sensation) + quality (Latin 'qualitas' from 'qualis' = of what kind, character). The compound combines a concrete noun (sound) with an abstract noun (quality) to express the degree of excellence in acoustic reproduction.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother complained that the sound quality of modern music sounds like robots having a conversation.”
“The sound quality of this recording is so clear you can hear the musician's stomach growling.”
“We need to check the sound quality before the presentation.”
“The sound quality deteriorated when it started raining.”
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