acousmatic

English

Etymology

From Latin acousmaticus, from Ancient Greek ἀκουσματικός (akousmatikós), from ἀκούω (akoúō, “I hear”).

Adjective

acousmatic (not comparable)

Referring to a sound that has no visually identifiable cause.
Referring to Pythagorean disciples who for years listened to his lectures from behind a curtain, unable to see him.
(music) Referring to pre-recorded music that is presented in concert using loudspeakers, e.g. some types of computer music.

Derived terms

acousmatically

Translations

referring to pre-recorded music that is presented in concert using loudspeakers

French: acousmate (fr), acousmatique (fr)
Portuguese: acusmático

References

acousmatic on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
EARS: ElectroAcoustic Resource Site

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