acoustical
- adjective
- /əˈkuːstɪkəl/
- Specialized
- Researchers focused on the acoustical properties of different materials for soundproofing.
- acoustical properties
- acoustical parameters
- acoustical environment
Examples
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The effects processor can be used to demonstrate the important role that acoustical ambience plays in the perception of sound.
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Today we continue our study of the physics of acoustical reverberation.
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Watch me, and I will show you acoustical energy at work.
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It's an acoustical tracking system.
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From an acoustical perspective, all of the participants had what would be considered "normal hearing."
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You're in a very good Acoustical position.
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All facilities should have adequate acoustical properties and should provide sufficient secured storage.
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His research interests are in music perception and performance, particularly in relation to acoustical changes within a variety of musical contexts.
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Additionally, music programs should have access to a performance facility with acoustical properties to appropriately showcase student performance.
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In 2004, ASHA recommended that an appropriate acoustical environment be established in all classrooms and working spaces.
Academic text (2013)
Synonyms
About sound and how it behaves in a place
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Acoustical comes from the Greek word akouein, which means 'to hear'. It shares this root with acoustic and audio, so acoustical always relates to 'sound' or how we hear things.