The Opposite(Antonym) of “acoustic”
The antonyms of acoustic are electric and amplified. The antonyms electric and amplified convey a different method of producing sound. It implies the use of electronic devices to produce sound or to increase the volume of sound.
Definitions and Examples of electric, amplified
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Produced by or operating with electricity.
Example
The band used an electric guitar to create a louder and more energetic sound.
Made louder or stronger by increasing the volume or intensity of sound.
Example
The singer's voice was amplified by the speakers, making it easier for the audience to hear.
Key Differences: electric vs amplified
- 1Electric refers to the use of electricity to produce sound, while acoustic refers to the natural sound produced without electronic devices.
- 2Amplified refers to the increase in volume or intensity of sound, while acoustic refers to the natural sound produced without any enhancement.
Effective Usage of electric, amplified
- 1Music: Use electric and amplified to describe music that is produced with electronic devices or has increased volume.
- 2Sound Engineering: Use acoustic to describe natural sound and electric and amplified to describe sound produced with electronic devices or increased volume.
- 3Performances: Use electric and amplified to describe performances that require electronic devices or increased volume.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Electric refers to the use of electricity to produce sound, while amplified refers to the increase in volume or intensity of sound. Use these words to describe music, sound engineering, and performances that require electronic devices or increased volume.
