Klangbild

sonic image

noun KLAHNG-bilt Rare

Also means

overall sound character of a piece or ensemble

Usage Note

Klangbild describes the total acoustic impression — how a performance or recording sounds as a whole. Critics use it to assess Transparenz, Wärme, and Balance in reviews.

Examples

"Das Klangbild des Orchesters war sehr transparent und ausgewogen."

Natural Translation

The sonic image of the orchestra was very transparent and balanced.

Literal Translation

The sound-image of the orchestra was very transparent and balanced.

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