acousmatic
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin acousmaticus, from Ancient Greek ἀκουσματικός (akousmatikós), from ἀκούω (akoúō, “I hear”).
Adjective[edit]
acousmatic (not comparable)
- Referring to a sound that has no visually identifiable cause.
- Referring to Pythagorean disciples who for years listened to his lectures from behind a curtain, unable to see him.
- (music) Referring to pre-recorded music that is presented in concert using loudspeakers, e.g. some types of computer music.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
referring to pre-recorded music that is presented in concert using loudspeakers
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References[edit]
- acousmatic on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- EARS: ElectroAcoustic Resource Site