acousmatic
Meanings
adj
- 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.
- Referring to pre-recorded music that is presented in concert using loudspeakers, e.g. some types of computer music.
Word forms
Etymology
From Latin acousmaticus, from Ancient Greek ἀκουσματικός (akousmatikós), from ἀκούω (akoúō, “to hear”).
Derived words
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