of hearing, sound, or the science of sound ear acoustics acoustic energy : like A. mute or absorb sound acoustic tiles B. operated by or utilizing sound waves 2. of, relating to, or being a musical instrument whose sound is not electronically modified Acoustic music is music that solely and primarily uses musical instruments that produce sound through acoustic musical instruments, as opposed to electronic musical instruments or electric musical instruments. Although all music was once acoustic, the retronym "acoustic music" emerged after the advance of electric musical instruments, such as the electric guitar, electric violin, electric organ and synthesizers.
Acoustic musical instruments are more
directed at guitars without electronic channels Acoustic musical instruments: The sound produced comes from the vibration (resonance) of the instrument itself. Thus, the sound is produced mechanically, alias does not use electricity to sound. Acoustic guitar, piano, violin, drums, acoustic bass, cajon, flute, and so on fall into this category