B2 adjective Neutral

acoustic

/əˈkuː.stɪk/

Relating to sound or the sense of hearing, specifically regarding the physical properties of a room or instrument. In a musical context, it refers to instruments that produce sound through natural means rather than electronic amplification.

Ejemplos

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1

He bought a new acoustic guitar to play folk music at the local park.

He purchased a non-electric guitar for playing traditional music outdoors.

2

The architect consulted with an expert to optimize the acoustic properties of the new concert hall.

The designer spoke with a professional to improve how sound travels in the music building.

3

The band did a cool acoustic set at the cafe last night.

The musicians played an unamplified performance at the coffee shop yesterday.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
acoustics
Adverbio
acoustically
Adjetivo
acoustic
Relacionado
acoustician
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'A' in Acoustic as standing for 'Audio' and the 'C' for 'Classic'—the original, non-electric way of hearing things.

Quiz rápido

The band decided to record an _____ version of their latest rock anthem for the fans.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: acoustic

Ejemplos

1

He bought a new acoustic guitar to play folk music at the local park.

everyday

He purchased a non-electric guitar for playing traditional music outdoors.

2

The architect consulted with an expert to optimize the acoustic properties of the new concert hall.

formal

The designer spoke with a professional to improve how sound travels in the music building.

3

The band did a cool acoustic set at the cafe last night.

informal

The musicians played an unamplified performance at the coffee shop yesterday.

4

The research paper discusses the acoustic characteristics of marine mammal communication.

academic

The academic document examines the sound-related traits of how sea animals talk.

5

We need to install acoustic panels in the boardroom to reduce the echo during video calls.

business

We must put up sound-absorbing boards in the meeting room to stop sound bouncing.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
acoustics
Adverbio
acoustically
Adjetivo
acoustic
Relacionado
acoustician

Colocaciones comunes

acoustic guitar a guitar without electric pick-ups
acoustic insulation materials used to block or absorb sound
acoustic properties the way sound behaves in a specific space
acoustic version a song played with natural instruments
acoustic shadow an area where sound waves are blocked by an object

Frases Comunes

acoustic tile

a tile made of sound-absorbing material

acoustic ceiling

a ceiling designed to control sound levels

acoustic emission

the release of energy in the form of sound waves

Se confunde a menudo con

acoustic vs acoustics

Acoustic is the adjective; acoustics is the noun referring to the science of sound or the quality of a room's sound.

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Notas de uso

Use 'acoustic' when you want to emphasize that a sound or instrument is natural and not processed through electronics. It is also the standard term for the physics of sound within a physical environment.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'acoustic' to mean 'silent' or 'quiet,' but it actually refers to the presence and behavior of sound waves.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'A' in Acoustic as standing for 'Audio' and the 'C' for 'Classic'—the original, non-electric way of hearing things.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek 'akoustikos,' meaning 'of or for hearing,' from 'akouein' (to hear).

Patrones gramaticales

Usually functions as an attributive adjective (comes before the noun). Does not have a comparative or superlative form in a literal sense (e.g., 'more acoustic' is rare).
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Contexto cultural

The term became culturally significant in the 1990s with the 'MTV Unplugged' series, where rock artists played acoustic versions of their hits.

Quiz rápido

The band decided to record an _____ version of their latest rock anthem for the fans.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: acoustic

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