acoustic
/ə'ku:mitə/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to sound or hearing: Pertaining to sound, the sense of hearing, or the science of acoustics.
- Not electrically amplified: Describing musical instruments that produce sound naturally without electronic enhancement.
Noun:
- The properties of a space that affect how sound is heard: The acoustic qualities of a room, hall, or other environment.
- (Archaic) A remedy for hearing loss: An older, less common meaning referring to a cure or aid for deafness.
Usage and Examples
- Adjective:
- The acoustic environment of the library was perfect for studying. (The sound properties of the library were ideal.)
- She prefers the warm sound of an acoustic guitar over an electric one. (She likes guitars that are not electronically amplified.)
- Noun:
- The acoustic in the concert hall is world-renowned. (The way sound behaves in the hall is famous.)
- (Archaic) The old text mentioned an acoustic for the hard of hearing. (It mentioned a hearing aid or cure.)
Advanced Usage
- Acoustic ecology: The study of the relationship between living beings and their sonic environment.
- Acoustic signature: The distinctive pattern of sound emitted by a specific object, like a ship or aircraft.
Variants and Related Words
- Acoustical (adj): An alternative form of the adjective, often used in technical contexts (e.g., acoustical engineering).
- Acoustics (n): The scientific study of sound. Also used to mean the sonic properties of a space (e.g., "The acoustics are terrible in here.").
- Acoustician (n): A specialist in the science of acoustics.
Synonyms
- Adjective: sonic, auditory, aural, non-amplified, unplugged (informal, for music).
- Noun (for sound properties): sound, resonance, reverberation.
Antonyms
- Adjective: electric, electronic, amplified, digital.
Adjective
- of or relating to the science of acoustics
- acoustic properties of a hall
Noun
- a remedy for hearing loss or deafness