Acoustic
/əˈkuːstɪk/
Definitions
2 meaningsRelating to sound or hearing.
/əˈkuːstɪk/
Relating to sound or the sense of hearing
The acoustic guitar's mellow tones filled the room.
💡 Simply: Having to do with sound.
More Examples
The hall has excellent acoustic qualities.
How It's Used
"The band's acoustic set was mesmerizing."
"Acoustic properties of the room were carefully considered."
A musical instrument that produces sound without electronic amplification.
/əˈkuːstɪk/
An acoustic musical instrument
She prefers the warmth of an acoustic guitar to an electric one.
💡 Simply: A musical instrument that isn't plugged in.
How It's Used
"He plays the acoustic guitar."
From Late Latin acusticus, from Greek akoustikos 'related to hearing', from akouein 'to hear'.
The term has been used in its current scientific sense since the 19th century, but its roots go back to ancient Greek understanding of sound and hearing.
Memory tip
Think 'acoustics' – the study of sound.