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1. (n.) acoustics
(used with a sing. v.) the branch of physics that deals with sound and sound waves.
2. acoustics
(used with a pl. v.) the qualities or characteristics of a room, auditorium, stadium, etc., that determine the audibility or fidelity of sounds in it.
Etymology: (1675–85)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) acoustics
the study of the physical properties of sound
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Acoustics
the science of sounds, teaching their nature, phenomena, and laws
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. Acoustics
the science of sound as it affects the ear, specially of the laws to be observed in the construction of halls so that people may distinctly hear in them.
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. Acoustics
The branch of physics that deals with sound and sound waves. In medicine it is often applied in procedures in speech and hearing studies. With regard to the environment, it refers to the characteristics of a room, auditorium, theatre, building, etc. that determines the audibility or fidelity of sounds in it. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
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