French word

acoustique

Pronunciation

IPA/akustik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveacoustic

Example

Ils ont fait une version acoustique de la chanson.

They made an acoustic version of the song.

Illustration for acoustique (acoustic)

More examples

La guitare acoustique a remplacé l'électrique sur cette piste.

The acoustic guitar took the place of the electric one on this track.

Core concept

An unamplified instrument or performance whose sound reaches the listener in its natural form.

Common phrases

  • guitare acoustique

    acoustic guitar

  • interprétation acoustique

    acoustic rendition

  • version acoustique

    acoustic version

Similar words

débranché: Played directly without relying on an amplifier or electrical power.
non amplifié: Produced without electrical amplification, preserving the sound in its natural form.

Definition in French

Qui décrit un instrument ou une interprétation faite sans amplification électrique, mettant en valeur le son naturel.

Word origin

The French adjective acoustique derives from Greek akoustikos, formed from akouein, 'to hear', and entered French as a learned term about sound.

Usage tips

  • French acoustique is pronounced roughly ah-koos-TEEK, with the final -que pronounced like k rather than omitted.

Other meanings

  • acousticsnoun

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