(used with a sing. verb) The scientific study of sound, especially of its generation, transmission, and reception.
(used with a pl. verb) The total effect of sound, especially as produced in an enclosed space: "Such annoyances are frequently caused by flaws in the acoustics rather than the performers"(Mel Gussow).
a·cous·tic (ə-kōō'stĭk)
adj.
also a·cous·ti·cal (-stĭ-kəl)
Of or relating to sound, the sense of hearing, or the science of sound.
Designed to carry sound or to aid in hearing.
Designed to absorb or control sound: acoustic tile.
Of or being an instrument that does not produce or enhance sound electronically: an acoustic guitar; an acoustic bass.
Being a performance that features such instruments: opened the show with an acoustic set.
Music
Of or being an instrument that does not produce or enhance sound electronically: an acoustic guitar; an acoustic bass.
Being a performance that features such instruments: opened the show with an acoustic set.
n.
Music
An acoustic instrument.
[Greek akoustikos, pertaining to hearing, from akouein, to hear; see kous- in Indo-European roots.]
a·cous'ti·cal·ly adv.
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