Meaning of the word acoustics in English

What does acoustics mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

acoustics

US /əˈkuː.stɪks/
UK /əˈkuː.stɪks/

Noun

1.

the properties or qualities of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted in it

Example:
The concert hall has excellent acoustics.
The poor acoustics of the room made it difficult to hear the speaker.
2.

the branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound

Example:
He studied acoustics in college.
The field of acoustics deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound.