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acoustics

/əˈkuːstɪks/  ·  say it: uh·KOO·stiks

the sound qualities of a room or building

In Architecture & Design

In more detail

1. (noun) the science that studies sound and how it travels

2. (noun) the qualities of a room or building that affect how sound is heard there

Examples

• 1. She studied acoustics in university and now designs concert halls.
• 2. The acoustics in that theater are excellent; every word is clear from every seat.

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