Acousmas

/əˈkaʊzmæz/ noun

Definition

Plural of acousma; multiple auditory sensations or phantom sounds experienced without external sources.

Etymology

Plural form of acousma following standard English pluralization. Used in medical or psychological contexts when discussing multiple such experiences.

Kelly Says

Hearing multiple acousmas (phantom sounds) at once is sometimes an early sign of neurological issues, but it can also just be your tired brain playing tricks—it's why doctors ask patients to distinguish between real and phantom sounds.

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