acoustic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to sound or the senses of hearing and equilibrium.

  - "The acoustic properties of a room can greatly affect the sound quality of a concert."
  - "The acoustic guitar produces a rich, full sound."

• adjective

  Relating to or using sound waves for transmission or reception.

  - "Acoustic sensors are used to measure sound waves in industrial settings."
  - "Acoustic communication between whales involves the emission and reception of vocalizations."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈkuːstɪk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762560"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acoustic
cosmic , atomic , anemic , pomatic

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Variants

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acoustic , acoustical , acoustically , acoustics , acoustic emission , acoustic emissions

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'akousis', meaning 'hearing' or 'listening'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'acoustic' in English was in 1561.

2. Acoustic guitars were popularized in the early 20th century by artists such as Huddie Ledbetter, also known as Lead Belly, and the King of the Hillbillies, Bill Monroe.

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Related Concepts

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1. sound: The vibration of particles in a medium that results in the propagation of an audible wave, typically through the air. Acoustic is closely related to sound as it pertains to the study and manipulation of sound waves.

2. amplification: The process of increasing the power or volume of a sound wave. Acoustic is often contrasted with amplified sound, which is produced using electronic devices.

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Culture

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Acoustic has been used extensively in various fields such as music, engineering, and physics. In music, acoustic instruments produce sound naturally without the use of amplifiers or electronic devices. In engineering and physics, acoustic refers to the study and application of sound waves.

How to Memorize "acoustic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person listening to music on an acoustic guitar. Imagine the strings vibrating and the sound waves traveling through the air to reach the listener's ears.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'acoustic' with the sound of a guitar or the feeling of listening to live music. Imagine the rich, full sound that comes from an acoustic instrument.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Acoustic Apples' to remember the meaning of the word. A- Acoustic, meaning relating to sound. P- Produces, as in an acoustic guitar produces sound. P- Particularly, as in acoustic instruments are particularly popular in music.

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