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sound effects; acoustic effects; acoustics
Artificially produced sounds used in film, theater, television, and other media to enhance the experience. Can also refer to the acoustic properties or sound quality of a space.
この映画は音響効果がすばらしい。
The sound effects in this movie are wonderful.
舞台の音響効果を担当するスタッフを募集している。
We are looking for staff to handle the stage sound effects.
このコンサートホールは音響効果を最大限に活かすように設計されている。
This concert hall is designed to maximize its acoustic effects.
Compound of 音響 ('sound; acoustics') and 効果 ('effect'). Has two related uses: (1) artificially created sounds for media production, and (2) the acoustic quality or resonance of a physical space.
USAGE:
- In film/theater contexts, refers to the craft of creating and mixing sound effects
- In architecture/venue contexts, refers to how well a space carries and enhances sound
- The person responsible for sound effects is called 音響効果担当 or simply 音響さん
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 音響効果を加える: to add sound effects
- 音響効果担当: sound effects staff
- 音響効果に優れる: to have excellent acoustics
- 音響効果を高める: to enhance the acoustic effects
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 効果音: sound effect — a specific individual sound effect (e.g., a doorbell, explosion), more common in everyday usage
- 音響: sound; acoustics — the broader field; used alone it can mean audio/sound in general
- BGM: background music — continuous music underlying a scene, as opposed to punctual sound effects