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acoustic

Pronunciation: [əˈkuːstɪk]

Word

Learn how to use acoustic in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “music”

(adjective) related to sound or how we hear it. When we talk about acoustic things, we're usually thinking about how sound is made and how it travels. It's often used when talking about music that doesn't use electric instruments.

Example

She played an acoustic guitar at the concert, and it sounded beautiful.

Example

The band used electric instruments and did not have any acoustic elements in their performance.

Example

What kind of acoustic instruments do you like to listen to?

Context: “sound”

(noun) the science or study of how sound works. This includes things like how sound travels through the air and how we hear different noises and music.

Example

In his class, he learned about acoustic waves and how they behave.

Example

She found that she didn't enjoy studying acoustic, as it seemed very hard to understand.

Example

Can you explain what acoustic means in terms of sound?

Context: “environment”

(noun) the way sound behaves in a certain space, like a room or a hall. Acoustic can explain why a room might sound echoey or quiet.

Example

The concert hall has great acoustic, making every note clear and bright.

Example

The cafe's acoustic were poor, so it was hard to hear my friend talking.

Example

How does the acoustic of this room compare to the one we used last time?

How to pronounce acoustic

Pronunciation: [əˈkuːstɪk]

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