reverb
gb/ɹivˈɚb/ us/ɹivˈɚb/
B2
English
zengetés, reverb, utózengés, zengető, zenget
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
1
Usage pattern:
reverb (on/in) [audio]
The producer added a touch of reverb to the vocals to make them feel wider.
A producer egy kis zengetést adott az énekre, hogy szélesebbnek hasson.
If the reverb is too strong, the lyrics get hard to understand.
Ha túl erős a zengetés, nehezebb lesz érteni a dalszöveget.
This plugin lets you automate the reverb during the chorus.
Learner examples
I put some reverb on the voice.
Tettem egy kis zengetést a hangra.
The guitar has a lot of reverb.
A gitáron sok a zengetés.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse reverb with echo: echo is a more separate, repeated sound; reverb is a smoother “room” effect.
Meaning
reverberation audio effect
Collocations
add reverb
|apply reverb
|reverb effect
|reverb plugin
|digital reverb
|reverb level
|heavy reverb
|subtle reverb
|reverb on vocals
|reverb on snare
Synonyms
reverberation (More general and formal; not always specifically an audio effect.)
|
ambience (Focuses on the sense of space, not necessarily the effect itself.)
Antonyms
dryness (In audio, a “dry” sound has little or no reverb.)
Themes
music
|audio
|technology
Definition
a sound effect that makes audio seem like it is in a room or hall
An audio effect that makes a sound seem to linger and reflect, creating a sense of space or room around it.
NOUN
B2
2
utózengés
C1
Usage pattern:
the reverb in [place]
There was so much reverb in the gym that announcements sounded blurry.
Annyi utózengés volt a tornateremben, hogy a bemondások elmosódottan szóltak.
The reverb in the stone hallway made every footstep seem louder.
A kőfolyosó utózengése miatt minden lépés hangosabbnak tűnt.
We chose a carpeted room to reduce the reverb during the interview.
Learner examples
This room has a lot of reverb.
Ebben a szobában sok az utózengés.
The reverb makes my voice sound different.
Az utózengéstől másképp hangzik a hangom.
Common mistake:
In everyday speech, people often say “echo,” but “reverb” usually suggests a continuous echoey quality, not a single repeat.
Meaning
echoey sound in a space
Collocations
noticeable reverb
|natural reverb
|room reverb
|hall reverb
|reverb in the church
|reverb in the stairwell
|too much reverb
|reverb off the walls
Synonyms
reverberation (More formal and common in acoustics writing.)
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echo (Often used generally, but can imply clearer repeats than reverb.)
Antonyms
deadness (A “dead” room has very little reflected sound.)
Themes
daily_life
|sound
|places
Definition
the echoey sound you hear in a room
The persistence of sound in an enclosed space after the original sound stops, caused by reflections from walls and other surfaces.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
zengető
C1
Usage pattern:
a reverb [unit/pedal/plugin]
He bought a reverb pedal to get a surf-style guitar sound.
Vett egy zengető pedált, hogy surf stílusú gitárhangzást kapjon.
The studio still uses an old rack reverb for certain mixes.
A stúdió bizonyos keverésekhez még mindig egy régi rackes zengetőt használ.
I prefer this reverb plugin because it’s easier to control.
Learner examples
I use a reverb plugin.
Egy zengető plugint használok.
She has a reverb pedal.
Van egy zengető pedálja.
Common mistake:
“Reverb” can mean the effect or the device; in this meaning it refers to the tool itself (often with a word like unit/pedal/plugin).
Meaning
device or software for reverb
Collocations
reverb unit
|reverb pedal
|reverb plugin
|rack reverb
|outboard reverb
|built-in reverb
|stereo reverb
|guitar reverb
Synonyms
effects unit (Broader; can include many effects besides reverb.)
|
reverb pedal (Specific type of reverb device for instruments.)
Themes
music
|audio
|technology
Definition
a tool that makes the reverb sound effect
A piece of hardware or software used to create or control reverb as an audio effect.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
4
zenget
C1
Usage pattern:
reverb [audio/track/vocals]
They reverb the backing vocals slightly to push them behind the lead.
Enyhén megzengetik a háttérvokált, hogy a főének mögé kerüljön.
Try not to reverb the whole mix; it can make everything muddy.
Próbáld meg nem zengetni az egész mixet; könnyen összemossa a hangzást.
Learner examples
I reverb the vocals a little.
Kicsit megzengetem az éneket.
Common mistake:
This verb use is much less common than “add/apply reverb.”
Meaning
add reverb to audio
Collocations
reverb the vocals
|reverb the snare
|reverb a track
Synonyms
reverberate (Usually means a sound naturally continues in a space, not that you add an effect.)
|
add reverb (More standard phrasing in audio work.)
Antonyms
dry (To keep audio dry means not adding reverb (often phrased as “leave it dry”).)
Themes
music
|audio
|technology
Definition
to put the reverb effect on a sound
To apply reverb to a sound recording or signal.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reverb
IPA
GB/ɹivˈɚb/
US/ɹivˈɚb/
Syllables & stress
re - verb (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (verb)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: reverb
- Plural: reverbs
Verb
- Base: reverb
- 3rd Person Singular: reverbs
- Present Participle: reverbing
- Past: reverbed
- Past Participle: reverbed
Expressions
add reverb
1/ˈæd ɹivˈɚb/
fixed phrase
technical
apply a reverb effect
to put a reverb sound effect on audio
Examples
- Add reverb to the snare to make it feel bigger.
- I only added reverb to the chorus, not the verses.
- Don’t add reverb until you can hear the vocal clearly.
Learner examples
- Please add reverb to my voice.
- I added reverb to the guitar.
plate reverb
1/plˈeɪt ɹivˈɚb/
fixed phrase
technical
reverb made with a metal plate
a smooth reverb sound (often from a plugin) based on a metal plate
Examples
- Plate reverb works well on vocals because it stays smooth.
- He chose a plate reverb preset instead of a room sound.
Learner examples
- I used plate reverb on the vocals.
reverb pedal
1/ɹivˈɚb pˈɛdəl/
fixed phrase
technical
a pedal that adds reverb
a small box you step on to add reverb
Examples
- She turned on her reverb pedal for the intro.
- This reverb pedal has a spring mode and a plate mode.
Learner examples
- He bought a reverb pedal.
reverb tail
1/ɹivˈɚb tˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
technical
the fading end of reverb
the reverb that slowly disappears
Examples
- You can hear the reverb tail hanging after the last chord.
- Shorten the reverb tail so the next line doesn’t get covered.
- The long reverb tail creates a dreamy feel.
Learner examples
- The reverb tail is very long.
room reverb
1/ɹˈum ɹivˈɚb/
fixed phrase
technical
reverb that sounds like a room
reverb that sounds like a normal room
Examples
- A little room reverb can make the drums feel more real.
- They switched from hall to room reverb to keep the mix tight.
Learner examples
- I like room reverb for drums.
spring reverb
1/spɹˈɪŋ ɹivˈɚb/
fixed phrase
technical
reverb made with springs
a reverb sound made using metal springs
Examples
- That amp’s spring reverb is perfect for surf guitar.
- They used spring reverb to get a vintage, splashy tone.
Learner examples
- This amp has spring reverb.