Acoustic Duct

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /əˈkuːstɪk dʌkt/

Definitions of acoustic duct

noun a duct or passage that transmits sound waves in a particular environment

Example Sentences

A1 An acoustic duct is a passage designed to carry sound from one place to another.

A2 The acoustic duct in the auditorium helped amplify the speaker's voice.

B1 The acoustic ducts in the building were carefully insulated to reduce noise pollution.

B2 The acoustic ducts in the recording studio were specifically designed to capture the purest sound.

C1 The engineer meticulously planned the layout of the acoustic duct system to ensure optimal sound quality.

C2 The acoustic ducts in the concert hall were renowned for their exceptional acoustics.

Examples of acoustic duct in a Sentence

formal The acoustic duct in the recording studio is designed to minimize sound reflections.

informal Make sure you don't block the acoustic duct with any furniture.

slang I love how the music sounds when it goes through that cool acoustic duct.

figurative Her words traveled through the room like echoes in an acoustic duct.

Grammatical Forms of acoustic duct

plural

acoustic ducts

comparative

more acoustic duct

superlative

most acoustic duct

present tense

acoustic duct

future tense

will be acoustic duct

perfect tense

has been acoustic duct

continuous tense

is being acoustic duct

singular

acoustic duct

positive degree

acoustic duct

infinitive

to acoustic duct

gerund

acoustic ducting

participle

acoustic ducted

Origin and Evolution of acoustic duct

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'acoustic duct' originates from the combination of the Latin word 'acousticus' meaning 'pertaining to hearing' and the Old English word 'duct' meaning 'tube or pipe'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a tube or passage for sound to travel through, the term 'acoustic duct' has evolved to also refer to a structure or pathway within the ear that carries sound waves to the inner ear for processing.