noun
acoustics
uh-KOO-stihks
noun
1
The scientific study of sound.
"She studied acoustics as part of her physics degree."
2
The qualities of a room or space that affect how sound is heard in it.
"The concert hall is famous for its excellent acoustics."
How to Use Acoustics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the science of sound, or how well a particular room carries and shapes sound.
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Etymology
From "acoustic" plus the plural science-naming ending "-s," as in "physics" or "mathematics."