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acousmatic

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
acous-mat-ic
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Referring to a sound that has no visually identifiable cause.

adj

Referring to Pythagorean disciples who for years listened to his lectures from behind a curtain, unable to see him.

adj

Referring to pre-recorded music that is presented in concert using loudspeakers, e.g. some types of computer music.

Etymology

From Latin acousmaticus, from Ancient Greek ἀκουσματικός (akousmatikós), from ἀκούω (akoúō, “to hear”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: ἀκουσματικός

Derived Forms

acousmatically

Questions

What does acousmatic mean?
Referring to a sound that has no visually identifiable cause.
Where does acousmatic come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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