sound-and-light
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of sound-and-light
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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"It makes for pretty colours in sound-and-light shows."
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
The nightly sound-and-light show at the Magic Fountain is fun, but it was mainly a sea of bodies and humidity as we tried to track the kids.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 11, 2022
The Detroit techno producer Carl Craig ’s hit sound-and-light installation “Party/After-Party” was the most visible example of the change afoot when Dia Beacon reopened from lockdown last summer.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2021
It’s difficult to imagine anyone surpassing Tinguely’s sound-and-light spectacle.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2018
Robby has to learn the sound-and-light board, then program it for the play.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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