Meaning of the word acoustics in English

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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

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