acoustic

adjective
UK: /əˈkuːstɪk/
US: /əˈkuːstɪk/

  1. Relating to sound or the sense of hearing.

    1. The acoustic guitar is easy to carry. [ ] [ ]
    2. The concert hall has excellent acoustic properties ensuring clear sound. [ ] [ ]

  2. Designed to absorb sound or prevent echo.

    1. Acoustic tiles reduce noise levels. [ ] [ ]
    2. The recording studio was fitted with acoustic panels for better sound quality. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sound sonic auditory
acoustic noun

  1. A musical instrument, such as a guitar, that produces sound without electrical amplification.

    1. He played an acoustic at the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. She prefers the pure sound of an acoustic over an electric instrument. [ ] [ ]

  2. A performance or concert featuring acoustic instruments.

    1. They played an acoustic set last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The band is doing an acoustic tour this summer in smaller venues. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acoustic" in English means: Relating to sound or the sense of hearing., Designed to absorb sound or prevent echo..

The phonetic transcription of "acoustic" is /əˈkuːstɪk/ in British English and /əˈkuːstɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acoustic": sound, sonic, auditory.

Example usage of "acoustic": "The acoustic guitar is easy to carry.". More examples on the page.