acoustic
adjective
acous·tic
ə-ˈkü-stik 
variants
or acoustical
1
: of or relating to the sense or organs of hearing, to sound, or to the science of sounds
acoustic apparatus of the ear
acoustic energy
: such as
a
: deadening or absorbing sound
acoustic tile
b
: operated by or utilizing sound waves
2
: of, relating to, or being a musical instrument whose sound is not electronically modified
Examples of acoustic in a Sentence
the acoustic properties of a room
She loves listening to acoustic folk music.
an acoustic performance of a rock-and-roll song
Recent Examples on the Web
The tune, penned by Zendaya and Labrinth, featured prominently in the final episode of the show’s second season as Fike’s character, Elliot, broke out the ol’ acoustic guitar and serenaded Zendaya’s character, Rue, as the pair made amends.
—
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
Periodic issues with panning and mix – which were more common at the start of the run, as Phish’s team learned Sphere’s acoustic intricacies – notwithstanding, Sphere’s audio significantly elevated even the slightest of songs.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2024
The track begins with a lone, serious acoustic guitar and then shrinkwraps into a wondrous folktronica track flush with bird chirps and breakbeats.
—Margaret Farrell, SPIN, 25 Apr. 2024
Greystone now hosts 4-5 events a month, drawing in large crowds from all over the area — notably, a younger crowd that was unlikely to travel across town for a cheeseburger and an acoustic set.
—Eric Edwards, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
The auction house has previously broken records with Beatles memorabilia sales, including another acoustic guitar of Lennon’s that sold for a record $2.4 million.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Lennon acquired the 12-string acoustic guitar in late 1964, then debuted it in the Help! recording sessions in 1965.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
For the benefit of those who line up early, 13-year-old alt-pop singer Piper Connelly will be doing an acoustic set outside from 6-7 a.m.
Details: 2990 N. Alma School Road, Suite 5, Chandler.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The 14-song set features work from Cobb (acoustic guitar, eclectic guitar), J.T. Cure (bass), Paul Franklin (pedal steel), Derek Mixon (drums), Morgane (background vocals, synthesizer, tambourine) and Lee Pardini (organ, piano).
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2024
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
Periodic issues with panning and mix – which were more common at the start of the run, as Phish’s team learned Sphere’s acoustic intricacies – notwithstanding, Sphere’s audio significantly elevated even the slightest of songs.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2024
The track begins with a lone, serious acoustic guitar and then shrinkwraps into a wondrous folktronica track flush with bird chirps and breakbeats.
—Margaret Farrell, SPIN, 25 Apr. 2024
Greystone now hosts 4-5 events a month, drawing in large crowds from all over the area — notably, a younger crowd that was unlikely to travel across town for a cheeseburger and an acoustic set.
—Eric Edwards, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
The auction house has previously broken records with Beatles memorabilia sales, including another acoustic guitar of Lennon’s that sold for a record $2.4 million.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Lennon acquired the 12-string acoustic guitar in late 1964, then debuted it in the Help! recording sessions in 1965.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
For the benefit of those who line up early, 13-year-old alt-pop singer Piper Connelly will be doing an acoustic set outside from 6-7 a.m.
Details: 2990 N. Alma School Road, Suite 5, Chandler.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The 14-song set features work from Cobb (acoustic guitar, eclectic guitar), J.T. Cure (bass), Paul Franklin (pedal steel), Derek Mixon (drums), Morgane (background vocals, synthesizer, tambourine) and Lee Pardini (organ, piano).
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2024
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acoustic
adjective
acous·tic
ə-ˈkü-stik
variants
or acoustical
1
: of or relating to the sense or organs of hearing, to sound, or to the science of sounds: as
a
: deadening or absorbing sound
b
: operated by or using sound waves
2
: of, relating to, or being a musical instrument whose sound is not electronically modified
acoustic guitar
Medical Definition
acoustic
adjective
acous·tic
ə-ˈkü-stik
variants
or acoustical
: of or relating to the sense or organs of hearing, to sound, or to the science of sounds
acoustic apparatus of the ear
acoustic energy
: as
a
: deadening or absorbing sound
acoustic tile
b
: operated by or utilizing sound waves
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