acoustic /ə-kooˈstik/ or acoustical /-sti-kəl, (formerly) -kowˈ/

1. Of or relating to the sense of hearing or to the theory of sound
2. Used in hearing, auditory
3. Operated by sound vibrations, eg an acoustic mine
4. (of musical instruments) not electric, eg an acoustic guitar or piano
5. (made of material) intended to reduce the disturbance caused by excessive noise

(acoustic) acoustic properties

acousˈtically adverb

acoustician /-tiˈshən/ noun

1. A person who studies or has studied the science of acoustics
2. A person who makes or repairs acoustic instruments, etc

acousˈtics noun

1. (sing) the science of sound
2. (pl) acoustic properties

acoustic coupler noun

1. A device which converts electrical pulses to sound (acoustic waves) for transmission and reception along telephone lines to and from a computer, allowing computers to be connected to a terminal by a modem and telephone handset
2. Any device used to convert electrical signals to sound signals or vice versa

acoustic phonetics singular noun

The scientific study of vibrations and air movements made by speech sounds

acoustic shock noun

An injury to the ear caused by a sudden loud noise, esp via a telephone

acousto-elecˈtric adjective

Of or relating to electroacoustics

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