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Decibels

Verb / ˈdesʌbʌlz / Another word for decibels — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Decibels are a unit used to measure the intensity of sound.

Synonyms & similar words

decibel db volume loudness intensity amplitude power dB dBSPL

Example sentences

  1. The decibels from the fireworks were so loud that my ears were ringing.
  2. The teacher used a decibel meter to measure the sound of the students' voices.
  3. The sound of the plane taking off was measured in decibels.
  4. The concert was so loud that it reached over 100 decibels.
  5. The construction workers had to wear ear protection because the decibels from the jackhammer were so high.

Quotes

  • Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence. - Robert Fripp
  • Without music, life would be a mistake. - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Music is the universal language of mankind. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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