Acoustically

/əˈkuːstɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that relates to sound or the properties of how sound travels and behaves in a space.

Etymology

From acoustic (Greek akoustikos, 'of hearing') plus the adverbial suffix -ally, meaning 'in the manner of.' The root akouein means 'to hear,' and the -ally suffix transforms the adjective into an adverb form indicating how something happens.

Kelly Says

Concert halls are designed acoustically to make music sound amazing—architects literally shape rooms based on how sound waves bounce around! The most famous example is the Sydney Opera House, where engineers had to solve acoustic puzzles to make every seat sound good.

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