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acoustic

[uh-koo-stik]

adjective

  1. pertaining to the sense or organs of hearing, to sound, or to the science of sound.

  2. (of a building material) designed for controlling sound.

  3. Music.Ìý

    1. of, relating to, or being a musical instrument whose sound is not electrically enhanced or modified.

    2. arranged for or made up of such instruments.

      an acoustic solo; an acoustic group.



noun

  1. Obsolete.Ìýa remedy for deafness or imperfect hearing.

acoustic

/ əˈ°ì³Ü˲õ³Ùɪ°ì /

adjective

  1. of or related to sound, the sense of hearing, or acoustics

  2. designed to respond to, absorb, or control sound

    an acoustic tile

  3. (of a musical instrument or recording) without electronic amplification

    an acoustic bass

    an acoustic guitar

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • acoustically adverb
  • nonacoustic adjective
  • nonacoustical adjective
  • nonacoustically adverb
  • unacoustic adjective
  • unacoustical adjective
  • unacoustically adverb
  • ²¹Ëˆ³¦´Ç³Ü²õ³Ù¾±³¦²¹±ô±ô²â adverb
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of acoustic1

From the Greek word ²¹°ì´Ç³Ü²õ³Ù¾±°ìó²õ, dating back to 1595–1605. See acouasm, -tic
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of acoustic1

C17: from Greek akoustikos, from akouein to hear
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"Then I see another acoustic guitar flying over the top and in a thousand pieces on the floor - and realise that's my guitar," Nick added.

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After releasing two acoustic albums in 2023, Sheeran's upcoming pop album, Play, his eighth studio album, will be released in September.

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Strumming a black acoustic guitar to match his black tuxedo pants and jacket, Hugh Jackman strolled onto the stage of the Hollywood Bowl and let the audience know precisely what it was in for.

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The sonic experience, titled “Harmonies of Difference,†will feature Washington conducting over 100 musicians across the 110,000 square feet of gallery space, turning the building into an acoustic instrument.

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That plasma carried acoustic oscillations, although still not at an audible range.

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