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acoustical

acoustical

6 6.2
About sound and how it is made or heard
  • adjective
  • /əˈkuːstɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : acústico
  • Researchers focused on the acoustical properties of different materials for soundproofing.
  • acoustical properties
  • acoustical parameters
  • acoustical environment

Examples

  • The effects processor can be used to demonstrate the important role that acoustical ambience plays in the perception of sound.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Today we continue our study of the physics of acoustical reverberation.

  • Watch me, and I will show you acoustical energy at work.

  • It's an acoustical tracking system.

  • From an acoustical perspective, all of the participants had what would be considered "normal hearing."

    Academic text (2011)
  • You're in a very good Acoustical position.

  • All facilities should have adequate acoustical properties and should provide sufficient secured storage.

    Academic text (1997)
  • His research interests are in music perception and performance, particularly in relation to acoustical changes within a variety of musical contexts.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Additionally, music programs should have access to a performance facility with acoustical properties to appropriately showcase student performance.

    Academic text (1997)
  • In 2004, ASHA recommended that an appropriate acoustical environment be established in all classrooms and working spaces.

    Academic text (2013)

Synonyms

acoustic
vsacoustical
65 4.7

About sound and how it behaves in a place

has identical meaning but is the longer adjective form often used in formal contexts

Surface Forms

acoustical positive

Morphology

acoustical = acoustic (transparent) = acoustic + al

Formed by adding the productive adjectival suffix '-al' to 'acoustic', preserving the meaning related to sound.

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.