Acoustic Wave (Noun)
Meaning
(acoustics) a wave that transmits sound.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The acoustic wave generated by the guitar string vibrated through the air, creating a soothing melody for the audience.
- In the concert hall, the sound engineer carefully adjusted the speaker system to optimize the transmission of acoustic waves to the entire room.
- The researcher measured the frequency and amplitude of the acoustic wave emitted by the dolphin's clicks to study their communication patterns.
- The speed of the acoustic wave through the water allowed the submarine to detect the sonar signals more efficiently.
- By analyzing the acoustic wave patterns, the team was able to locate the source of the sound and identify the species of bird making it.