acousmatic

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Etymology

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

Adjective

acousmatic (not comparable)

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

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