audiovisuaalset

Audiovisuaalset is Finnish an adjective form meaning “audiovisual” in plural usage. It is used to describe items or concepts that combine sound and image when paired with a plural noun, for example in phrases like audiovisualiset laitteet or audiovisualiset esitykset. The corresponding singular form is audiovisuaalinen. In standard Finnish, the common plural form of the adjective is audiovisualiset, while forms such as audiovisuaalset may appear in certain inflection patterns or dialectal contexts.

Etymology and meaning

The term is a compound derived from audio (sound) and visuaalinen (visual). As a descriptive word, it covers technologies, media, and activities that integrate both auditory and visual elements. In Finnish technical and educational language, the concept is widely used to distinguish combined audio-visual content from purely audio or purely visual materials.

Usage and contexts

Audiovisuaalset describes a range of items and arrangements, including equipment, content, and solutions that involve both sound and images. Common contexts include education and training (audiovisuaalinen opetus), film and media production (audiovisuaalinen tuotanto), and events or presentations (audiovisuaaliset ratkaisut). In professional settings, abbreviations such as AV are often used, with AV-laitteet serving as a shorthand for audiovisual equipment.

See also

Audiovisuaalinen teknologia, AV-laitteet, audiovisuaalinen sisältö, video, audio.