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n. - A physicist who specializes in the science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound and of the phenomena of hearing.

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  • The research team includes an acoustician who is hoping to study any remains of Farinelli's vocal chords and larynx.
  • If sound isolation is important, you may want to consult an independent acoustician.
  • While Drew McManus is on vacation this week, acoustician Christopher Blair is guest-blogging at Adaptistration.
  • Koji Asano, a prolific Japanese electro-acoustician at home in Barcelona, talks about the life of an itinerant self-publisher.
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