reverberation (n.)

  1. the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves; she could hear echoes of her own footsteps

    [ Syn: echo , sound reflection , replication ]

  2. a remote or indirect consequence of some action; his declaration had unforeseen repercussions; reverberations of the market crash were felt years later

    [ Syn: repercussion ]

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