Definition of acoustics

acousticsnoun

âm học

/əˈkuːstɪks//əˈkuːstɪks/

The word "acoustics" has its roots in ancient Greece. The Greek philosopher Pythagoras is credited with studying the properties of sound and its transmission through various media. The Greek word "akousmatikos," meaning "relating to hearing," was used to describe the study of sound and its behavior. In the 17th century, the term "acoustics" was coined by the French philosopher René Descartes, who used it to describe the study of sound waves and their properties. The word is derived from the Greek "akoustikos," meaning "of hearing," and the suffix "-ics," indicating a scientific discipline. Today, acoustics is a field of study that encompasses the physical properties of sound, including its production, propagation, and perception. It has numerous applications in fields such as music, architecture, medicine, and engineering, and continues to be an important area of research and discovery.

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the shape, design, etc. of a room or theatre that make it good or bad for carrying sound

hình dạng, thiết kế, v.v. của một căn phòng hoặc rạp hát khiến nó tốt hay xấu khi truyền âm thanh

Example:
  • The acoustics of the new concert hall are excellent.

    Âm thanh của phòng hòa nhạc mới rất tuyệt vời.

the scientific study of sound

nghiên cứu khoa học về âm thanh