Definition of Acoustic
Acoustic
acous·tic
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
broadly, relating to the science of sound or to sound itself, or relating to the sense, process, or organs of hearing;
e.g. The diagram showed the acoustic vibrations of the membrane.
(adjective)
used to modify the quality of sound, especially by absorbing it, and thus used for soundproofing;
e.g. The concert hall had excellent acoustic technology to prevent unwanted echoing.
(adjective)
not using electronic means to modify or amplify sound, referring to a musical instrument or a piece of music;
e.g. He strummed an acoustic guitar to accompany his singing.
(noun)
the features or properties of a space such as a room or building that affect how sound behaves within it (used as "acoustics");
e.g. The recording room has excellent acoustics so that every singer's voice sounds the best it can.
(noun)
the area of physics that deals with sound and its properties (used as "acoustics");
e.g. She specializes in acoustics and studies high-frequency sound waves.
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