Akoestisch optreden
Example: Het akoestisch optreden van de band was erg indrukwekkend.
Definition
"Akoestisch optreden" refers to a musical performance where the sound is produced using acoustic instruments without electronic amplification, creating a natural and often intimate sound experience. For example, an acoustic performance by a band emphasizes unplugged, raw musical expression.
Etymology
The term "akoestisch optreden" comes from the Dutch words 'akoestisch,' meaning 'acoustic' or related to sound, and 'optreden,' meaning 'performance' or 'appearance.' 'Akoestisch' traces back to the Greek 'akoustikos,' meaning 'pertaining to hearing.' Did you know? The word highlights the emphasis on natural sound, as opposed to electronic or amplified music.
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"Akoestisch optreden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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