acoustics
nounfemininetécnico/ɐˈkuʃ.ti.kɐ/medium
a·cús·ti·ca
Definition
The branch of physics dealing with sound; the properties of a space regarding the propagation, reflection, and absorption of sound.
The acoustics of the concert hall are world-renowned.
She is doing research in architectural acoustics.
Common collocations
room acousticsgood acousticsstudy of acousticsmusical acoustics
Etymology
Do grego 'akoustikós', relativo à audição.