Acoustics
/əˈkuːstɪks/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe branch of physics that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound.
/əˈkuːstɪks/
The science of sound
The room's acoustics were so bad that we couldn't hear the speaker.
💡 Simply: The study of sound.
More Examples
The concert hall is renowned for its superb acoustics.
How It's Used
"The acoustics of the concert hall were excellent."
"The architects carefully considered the acoustics when designing the auditorium."
Relating to sound or the sense of hearing.
/əˈkuːstɪk/
Relating to sound or hearing
The concert featured both electric and acoustic instruments.
💡 Simply: Sound-related.
More Examples
Acoustic signals are crucial for underwater communication.
How It's Used
"The band played an acoustic set."
From Late Latin acusticus, from Greek akoustikos 'relating to hearing', from akouein 'to hear'.
The term 'acoustics' has been used in relation to the study of sound since antiquity, though the modern scientific understanding developed much later.
Memory tip
Think 'acoustic' guitar – it relates to sound.
Word Origin
"relating to hearing"