noun
A general term for sound, often used in technical, musical, or media contexts. As a loanword, it carries a slightly modern or technical feel compared to native 音 (おと).
このスピーカーはサウンドがとてもクリアだ。
This speaker has very clear sound.
映画のサウンドトラックが好きです。
I like the movie's soundtrack.
The native Japanese word for 'sound'. サウンド is a loanword often used in technical, musical, or branding contexts, while 音 is the everyday term.
Borrowed from English 'sound'.