B2 adjective Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
acoustics
Adverbe
acoustically
Adjectif
acoustic
Apparenté
acoustician
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : acoustic

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
acoustics
Adverbe
acoustically
Adjectif
acoustic
Apparenté
acoustician

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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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Contexte culturel

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : acoustic

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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