Acousmatic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Referring to a sound that has no visually identifiable cause. not-comparable
- 2 Referring to Pythagorean disciples who for years listened to his lectures from behind a curtain, unable to see him. not-comparable
- 3 Referring to pre-recorded music that is presented in concert using loudspeakers, e.g. some types of computer music. not-comparable
Etymology
From Latin acousmaticus, from Ancient Greek ἀκουσματικός (akousmatikós), from ἀκούω (akoúō, “I hear”).