Acoustics: meaning, definitions and examples
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acoustics
[ əˈkuːstɪks ]
study of sound
Acoustics is the branch of physics that deals with the study of sound, its production, transmission, and effects.
Synonyms
audio engineering, sound science
Examples of usage
- The acoustics of the concert hall are designed to optimize the sound for the audience.
- Understanding acoustics is essential for designing a good recording studio.
- In the field of acoustics, researchers study how sound waves behave in different environments.
Translations
Translations of the word "acoustics" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acústica
🇮🇳 ध्वनिविज्ञान
🇩🇪 Akustik
🇮🇩 akustik
🇺🇦 акустика
🇵🇱 akustyka
🇯🇵 音響学 (おんきょうがく)
🇫🇷 acoustique
🇪🇸 acústica
🇹🇷 akustik
🇰🇷 음향학 (eumhyanghak)
🇸🇦 علم الصوتيات
🇨🇿 akustika
🇸🇰 akustika
🇨🇳 声学 (shēngxué)
🇸🇮 akustika
🇮🇸 hljóðfræði
🇰🇿 акустика
🇬🇪 აკუსტიკა
🇦🇿 akustika
🇲🇽 acústica
Word origin
The word 'acoustics' originates from the Greek word 'akoustikos' meaning 'of or for hearing'. The study of acoustics has been important throughout history, from ancient civilizations using sound for communication to the development of modern audio technology.
See also: acoustically.