waveform

/ˈweɪvˌfɔrm/
noun
  1. The shape of a wave as it moves through a medium, often shown as a graph of amplitude over time.
    • The oscilloscope displayed a smooth sine waveform.
    • The earthquake's waveform was recorded by seismographs around the world.
    • Sound engineers study the waveform of a recording to identify distortion.
  2. A graphical representation of an audio signal, used in music production and editing software.
    • The waveform of the guitar solo showed a sharp increase in volume.
    • She zoomed in on the waveform to edit out the background noise.
    • In the audio editor, the waveform helps you see where the song's chorus begins.
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