environmental sound study
nounUK /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl saʊnd ˈstʌd.i/
US /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.t̬əl saʊnd ˈstʌd.i/
Environmental sound study is the study of the sounds around us, like birds, cars, and wind.
The class did an environmental sound study by listening to birds and traffic in the park.
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2. A school project where children record and compare sounds in different places.
For our environmental sound study, we recorded sounds in the playground and the library.
3. Scientific research on how natural and human-made sounds affect animals and people.
The environmental sound study showed that loud traffic makes it hard for birds to sing.
4. The practice of mapping the sounds of a place to understand its character.
Their environmental sound study of the forest revealed a rich mix of insect and bird calls.