1. an electronic effect that simulates the natural echo and resonance of sound in a space
Usage: music; audio technology
2. the persistence of sound after the original sound has stopped, caused by repeated reflections

1. to add reverb effect to a sound or recording
Usage: music production

Examples

• The guitarist added reverb to create a spacious sound.
• The cathedral’s natural reverb made the choir sound magnificent.
• Turn down the reverb on the vocals in the mix.
• The engineer decided to reverb the drums for a bigger sound.
• Too much reverb can make vocals sound muddy.
• The reverb setting simulates different room sizes.
• Digital reverb has largely replaced expensive reverb chambers.