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Word: Acoustic
Speech Type: Adjective
mid 17th century: from Greek akoustikos, from akouein ‘hear’
əˈkuːstɪk
relating to sound or the sense of hearing
Short Definition:relating to sound
Examples:- dogs have a much greater acoustic range than humans
(of popular music or musical instruments) not having electrical amplification
Short Definition:not amplified
Examples:- a sad, gentle acoustic ballad
- old-fashioned acoustic instruments
Word: Acoustic
Speech Type: Noun
əˈkuːstɪk
the properties or qualities of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted in it
Short Definition:sound properties of room
Examples:- the Symphony Hall has perfect acoustics
the branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound
Short Definition:branch of physics concerned with sound
Examples:- Tyndall lectured on acoustics
acoustic guitar
Examples:- these German-made acoustics are exceptional value and a pleasure to play
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