acoustics
plural noun
acous·tics
ə-ˈkü-stiks 
1
singular in construction
: a science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
2
also acoustic
ə-ˈkü-stik
: the qualities that determine the ability of an enclosure (such as an auditorium) to reflect sound waves in such a way as to produce distinct hearing
: the qualities that determine the ability of an enclosure (such as an auditorium) to reflect sound waves in such a way as to produce distinct hearing
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The receiver is also equipped with YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer), which corrects the sound for differences in a room’s acoustics to create the ideal listening environment.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2023
Vaillant has altered the angle of the blades and cut zigzagged notches into their edges, testing the results in an acoustics room on the premises of their factory.
—Patrick Junker Patrick Junker, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2022
What Hi-Fi interviewed Esge Andersen, an engineer from Apple’s acoustics team.
—José Adorno, BGR, 25 Nov. 2022
Ryota Shimokura, an acoustics researcher at Osaka University in Japan, subscribes to this idea and does not think spectral features alone can control ASMR.
—Ida Emilie Steinmark, Discover Magazine, 17 Nov. 2022
And the extensively adjustable acoustics supply a rich, spacious sound.
—Dallas News, 4 May 2022
Expect improved acoustics and cooling, which ultimately mean a smoother gaming experience.
—PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2023
Most of the instruments were acoustic — only one electric baritone guitar is present among two acoustics, a mandolin and a Dobro.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 29 Nov. 2022
That’s one reason why acoustics, which can be monitored from afar, could be so valuable.
—Nell Lewis, CNN, 27 Sep. 2022
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2023
Vaillant has altered the angle of the blades and cut zigzagged notches into their edges, testing the results in an acoustics room on the premises of their factory.
—Patrick Junker Patrick Junker, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2022
What Hi-Fi interviewed Esge Andersen, an engineer from Apple’s acoustics team.
—José Adorno, BGR, 25 Nov. 2022
Ryota Shimokura, an acoustics researcher at Osaka University in Japan, subscribes to this idea and does not think spectral features alone can control ASMR.
—Ida Emilie Steinmark, Discover Magazine, 17 Nov. 2022
And the extensively adjustable acoustics supply a rich, spacious sound.
—Dallas News, 4 May 2022
Expect improved acoustics and cooling, which ultimately mean a smoother gaming experience.
—PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2023
Most of the instruments were acoustic — only one electric baritone guitar is present among two acoustics, a mandolin and a Dobro.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 29 Nov. 2022
That’s one reason why acoustics, which can be monitored from afar, could be so valuable.
—Nell Lewis, CNN, 27 Sep. 2022
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acoustics
noun singular or plural
acous·tics
ə-ˈkü-stiks
1
: a science dealing with sound
2
also acoustic
: the qualities in an enclosed space (as an auditorium) that make it easy or hard for a person in it to hear distinctly
-stik
Medical Definition
acoustics
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
acous·tics
ə-ˈkü-stiks
: a science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
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