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acoustic
[ uh-koo-stik ]
adjective
- pertaining to the sense or organs of hearing, to sound, or to the science of sound.
- (of a building material) designed for controlling sound.
- Music.
- of, relating to, or being a musical instrument whose sound is not electrically enhanced or modified.
- arranged for or made up of such instruments:
an acoustic solo; an acoustic group.
noun
- Obsolete. a remedy for deafness or imperfect hearing.
acoustic
/ əˈːɪ /
adjective
- of or related to sound, the sense of hearing, or acoustics
- designed to respond to, absorb, or control sound
an acoustic tile
- (of a musical instrument or recording) without electronic amplification
an acoustic guitar
an acoustic bass
Derived Forms
- ˈdzܲپ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·dzܲt·· adverb
- ԴDza·dzܲt adjective noun
- ԴDza·dzܲt· adjective
- non·dzܲt·· adverb
- ܲa·dzܲt adjective
- ܲa·dzܲt· adjective
- un·dzܲt·· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of acoustic1
Example Sentences
His Waves piano has both acoustic and digital settings, the latter best suited for outdoor performances.
Their sonic range can go anywhere from mellow, feel-good acoustics to strained vocals over hard-hitting electric guitar riffs.
Right around the rocket launch site, local ecosystems are affected by explosive emissions, acoustic oscillations, and land and water use for installation.
Once a scrappy pickup band that played in a high school auditorium with awful acoustics, it is now a world-class ensemble with its own world-class concert hall.
"It's always people's favourite song of mine whether I'm playing in Dublin or Glasgow, but also if I'm doing acoustic shows in Stroud or Perth or wherever."
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