Acoustic Shadow

Pronunciation: /əˈkuːstɪk ˈʃædoʊ/

Definitions of acoustic shadow

noun a region in which sound, especially from a distant or loud source, is noticeably diminished or absent due to obstacles or other sound-absorbing materials

Example Sentences

A1 An acoustic shadow is an area where sound waves cannot reach due to obstacles.

A2 During battles, soldiers used acoustic shadows to hide from enemy detection.

B1 Scientists study acoustic shadows to understand how sound waves behave in different environments.

B2 The building's design created an acoustic shadow in the courtyard, blocking out street noise.

C1 Advanced technology can now detect and map out acoustic shadows in underwater environments.

C2 The military strategically positioned troops in acoustic shadows to remain undetected by the enemy's surveillance equipment.

Examples of acoustic shadow in a Sentence

formal The tall building created an acoustic shadow, blocking the sound from reaching the park.

informal I couldn't hear the music from the concert because of the acoustic shadow caused by the building.

slang The sound got lost in the acoustic shadow of that massive structure.

figurative Her emotional turmoil cast an acoustic shadow over the entire family gathering.

Grammatical Forms of acoustic shadow

• plural: acoustic shadows
• comparative: more acoustic shadow
• superlative: most acoustic shadow
• present tense: acoustic shadow
• future tense: will be acoustic shadow
• perfect tense: has been acoustic shadow
• continuous tense: is being acoustic shadow
• singular: acoustic shadow
• positive degree: acoustic shadow
• infinitive: to be an acoustic shadow
• gerund: being an acoustic shadow
• participle: acoustic shadowed

Origin and Evolution of acoustic shadow

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'acoustic shadow' originated from the field of military strategy during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a phenomenon where sound waves were blocked by geographical features during battles, the term 'acoustic shadow' has since evolved to also refer to areas where sound is obstructed or dampened by various means in non-military contexts.