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Complete Definition of "acousmatic"

English

Etymology
Pythagoras
Jérôme Peignot, 1955
François Bayle, 1974

Adjective
acousmatic

  1. Referring to a noise that is heard but whose source is hidden.
  2. Referring to Pythagorean disciples who for years listened to his lectures from behind a curtain, unable to see him.
  3. context|music Referring to music that can not be performed live on stage, e.g. some types of computer music.

References
Sonic Arts Network Article
pedialite
EARS: ElectroAcoustic Resource Site

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