Electroacoustics

/ɪˌlɛktroʊəˈkaʊstɪks/ noun

Definition

The science and technology of converting between electrical signals and sound waves.

Etymology

Plural/field noun combining electro- and acoustics. Established as a formal field of study in the mid-20th century as audio technology became increasingly important.

Kelly Says

Electroacoustics is why your phone's speaker can blast music and why your phone's mic can record your voice—it's the entire field dedicated to translating between electricity and sound.

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