What does "semi-acoustic" mean?

Modified with a wholly or partially hollow soundbox, producing a sound similar to but different than a normal acoustic version of the same instrument.

What is a synonym for "semi-acoustic"?

Common synonyms include: hollow-body electric.

Semi-acoustic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Modified with a wholly or partially hollow soundbox, producing a sound similar to but different than a normal acoustic version of the same instrument. not-comparable
2
Somewhat acoustic. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

hollow-body electric

Etymology

From semi- + acoustic.

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