acoustics
Translation
acoustics
Examples
The concert hall has excellent acoustics.
The concert hall has excellent acoustics.
He is studying acoustics at the university.
He is studying acoustics at the university.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) acoustics ((of a place)) the sound quality of a room or building The acoustics of this church are amazing.
acoustics the scientific study of sound He is an expert in acoustics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sound quality, resonance (for room quality); phonics, audiology (for science)
Etymology
From Greek 'akoustikos', 'of hearing'. The '-ics' suffix denotes a field of study or practice.
Memory Tips
It's the noun form of 'acoustic'. It can mean the science of sound or the sound quality of a place.