acoustic
IPA: ʌkˈustɪk
noun
- (usually in the plural) The properties or qualities of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted in it.
- (medicine) A medicine or other agent to assist hearing.
- Clipping of acoustic guitar. [A hollow-body guitar of the older variety, in contradistinction to an electric guitar.]
adjective
- Pertaining to the sense of hearing, the organs of hearing, or the science of sounds.
- (architecture) (of building materials) Used for soundproofing or modifying sound.
- Utilizing sound energy in its operation. (of a device or system)
- (weaponry) (of an explosive mine or other weapon) Able to be set off by sound waves.
- (music) Naturally producing or produced by an instrument without electrical amplification or the need thereof.
- (humorous or proscribed) Non-electric; mechanical.
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Examples of "acoustic" in Sentences
- She plays the acoustic guitar.
- The science of sound is called acoustics.
- The volume in acoustics refers to loudness.
- The Kiosk is not the best structure for acoustics.
- It consisted of brunch and an acoustic performance.
- I assumed this was due to the acoustics of the cinema.
- This is the inverse of the production of acoustic beats.
- His performances of the song are of the acoustic rendition.
- In acoustics, loudness is the subjective perception of sound pressure.
- Acoustic overexposure can lead to temporary or permanent loss of hearing.
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