Acoustic definition

ə-ko͝ostĭk

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The definition of acoustic is music that is played without the use of electronic amplification equipment.

An example of the word acoustic is a song in which only a flute is used.

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Having to do with hearing or with sound as it is heard.

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Of or being an instrument that does not produce or enhance sound electronically.

An acoustic guitar; an acoustic bass.

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Of acoustics.

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Designating a musical instrument, usually a string instrument, whose sounds are not generated electronically.

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Of or relating to sound, the sense of hearing, or the science of sound.

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Designed to carry sound or to aid in hearing.

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Designed to absorb or control sound.

Acoustic tile.

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Being a performance that features such instruments.

Opened the show with an acoustic set.

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Employing such an instrument or instruments.

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Pertaining to the sense of hearing, the organs of hearing, or the science of sounds; auditory.

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(music) Naturally producing or produced by an instrument without electrical amplification, as an acoustic guitar or acoustic piano.

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(medicine) A medicine or other agent to assist hearing.

noun

Acoustic is defined as the sense of hearing.

An example of the word acoustic is to refer to your ability to hear sound.

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An acoustic instrument.

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Origin of acoustic

Greek akoustikos pertaining to hearing from akouein to hear kous- in Indo-European roots

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
French acoustique, from Ancient Greek ἀκουστικός (akoustikos, “auditory”).

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From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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