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acoustics

[uh-koo-stiks] / əˈku stɪks /
NOUN
sound quality
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STRONG


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In some, I couldn't hear the coroner through the noise of a busy train line, or because of poor acoustics in a vast room; in others, rooms became so hot that regular breaks were required.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Peterson had already played there many times by 1960, and he and his manager-producer, Norman Granz, realized that with its comparatively small space and excellent acoustics Baker’s was perfect for a live recording.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

Recent tests reveal that some of these caves have surprisingly good acoustics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026

There’s also an indoor pool, which Joel had covered up so he could use the space as a music room, because of its excellent acoustics.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025

It was a result of the heating vent’s bad acoustics, her own imperfect English, and the fact that she kept lifting her head to hear if anyone was coming.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides



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