Question

What is the difference between an echo and a reverberation?

Answer 1

Echo:-

1. Echo is a single reflection of a sound wave.

2. It is easily distinguishable.

Reverberation:-

1. Reverberation is the superposition of multiple echoes.

2. It is not distinguishable.

Answer 2

echo- repetition of sound after it,s production is known as echo.
reverberation-persistence of sound due to repetition of sound wave is known as reverberation.