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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.
    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. a remedy for deafness or imperfect hearing.

acoustic

/ əˈːɪ /

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 guitar

    an acoustic bass

“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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Derived Forms

  • ˈdzܲپ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·dzܲt·· adverb
  • ԴDza·dzܲt adjective noun
  • ԴDza·dzܲt· adjective
  • non·dzܲt·· adverb
  • ܲa·dzܲt adjective
  • ܲa·dzܲt· adjective
  • un·dzܲt·· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of acoustic1

From the Greek word dzܲپó, dating back to 1595–1605. See acouasm, -tic
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of acoustic1

C17: from Greek akoustikos, from akouein to hear
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Right around the rocket launch site, local ecosystems are affected by explosive emissions, acoustic oscillations, and land and water use for installation.

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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.

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"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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But before closing the curtain, he is bringing his brokenhearted acoustics and cowboy hat to L.A.’s Wiltern for two sold-out shows on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Park: There was a specific style and sound that I wanted us to try: In this futuristic Korea, we have this extremely acoustic, chamber sound, with jazz as a big element.

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