Akoestisch
Example: De gitarist speelt akoestisch tijdens het rustige optreden.
Definition
"Akoestisch" describes something related to or using sound that is natural and not electronically amplified, especially in music. For example, when a guitarist plays 'akoestisch' during a quiet performance, they use an acoustic instrument producing sound through vibrations without electric enhancement.
Etymology
The word "akoestisch" comes from the Greek 'akoustikos,' meaning 'pertaining to hearing.' It entered Dutch via Latin and French, reflecting its connection to sound and hearing. Did you know? The term originally referred to the science of sound, but now it commonly describes natural, non-electric sounds in music.
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"Akoestisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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