soundscape
die Geräuschkulisse, die Geräuschkulissen
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soundscape
All the sounds that can be heard simultaneously in a particular place or situation and that acoustically characterize the surroundings.
Die Geräuschkulisse der belebten Straße machte ein Gespräch fast unmöglich.
The soundscape of the busy street made conversation almost impossible.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Geräuschkulissen |
| genitive | der Geräuschkulisse |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Geräuschkulisse | die Geräuschkulissen |
| accusative | die Geräuschkulisse | die Geräuschkulissen |
| dative | der Geräuschkulisse | den Geräuschkulissen |
| genitive | der Geräuschkulisse | der Geräuschkulissen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Geräuschkulisse' (soundscape) is made up of 'Geräusch' (sound) and 'Kulisse' (backdrop). Here, 'Kulisse' refers figuratively to the acoustic background against which other sounds or conversations take place.
Die Geräuschkulisse aus Musik, Stimmen und Verkehr war sehr intensiv.
The soundscape of music, voices, and traffic was very intense.
'Geräuschkulisse' (soundscape) is often used with verbs such as 'prägen' (to characterize), 'erzeugen' (to create), 'verstärken' (to intensify), or 'dämpfen' (to muffle). Sources in the genitive are also typical, for example 'die Geräuschkulisse des Verkehrs' (the soundscape of the traffic).
Der starke Regen prägte die Geräuschkulisse des Abends.
The heavy rain characterized the soundscape of the evening.
The word is often used when describing an environment vividly or evaluating its acoustic effect. Typical topics include streets, train stations, events, construction sites, and natural areas.
Die ruhige Geräuschkulisse im Wald half ihr, sich zu entspannen.
The quiet soundscape in the forest helped her relax.
