C1adjectiveartsscience
US/əˈkuː.stɪk/
UK/əˈkuː.stɪk/
relating to sound or hearing; also describes a musical instrument that does not use electricity
In context
He played an acoustic version of the song at the café last night.
The concert hall is famous for its excellent acoustic design.
She saved for months to buy her first acoustic guitar.
Words that go with acoustic
adjective + noun
- acoustic guitarHe taught himself to play the acoustic guitar from online videos.
- acoustic versionI prefer the acoustic version of this song.
- acoustic musicThe café has acoustic music every Friday night.
- acoustic propertiesWood has good acoustic properties, so it is used in concert halls.
- acoustic signalWhales use acoustic signals to communicate over long distances.
- acoustic setThe band played a short acoustic set before the main show.