Acoustic (en. Akustiko)

/əˈkuːstɪk/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Related to sound or hearing.
The acoustic instrument does not use electronic amplification.
Ang acoustic na instrumento ay hindi gumagamit ng elektronikong amp.
Involving the study of sound.
An acoustic study is needed for the new room design.
Kailangan ng acoustic na pag-aaral para sa bagong disenyo ng silid.
Pertaining to the characteristics of sound in a specific space.
The acoustics of this concert hall are excellent.
Mahusay ang acoustic ng concert hall na ito.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'akoustikos', meaning 'related to hearing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

acoustic performance
A performance where the sound is not enhanced by electronic equipment.
acoustic performance

Related Words

acoustics
The science of sound; the study of how sound behaves in spaces.
acoustics
musical
Pertaining to music and may include acoustic elements.
musical

Slang Meanings

Music that doesn't use electricity, just the bare essentials.
I prefer the acoustic version of the song, it's more haunting.
Mas gusto ko yung acoustic na version ng kanta, mas nakakabagabag kasi.
Difficult but fun, it's more 'felt' when it's acoustic.
Our acoustic jam earlier was so chill, I enjoyed it.
Sobrang chill ng acoustic jam namin kanina, nag-enjoy ako.
Includes friends in playing or singing.
Let's go, let's have an acoustic session at home, bring your guitar.
Tara na, acoustic session tayo sa bahay, dala mo gitara mo.