sonics
nounUK /ˈsɒnɪks/
US /ˈsɑːnɪks/
Sonics is the study of sound and how it moves.
The science club learned about sonics by testing how sound travels through water.
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2. The sound qualities or sound effects of a recording, film, or performance.
The film's sonics were praised for their rich, immersive quality.
3. The branch of technology dealing with the use of sound waves, especially in measuring or imaging.
Engineers used sonics to map the inside of the pipe without cutting it open.
4. The distinctive sound characteristics of a particular place, group, or style of music.
Fans loved the band's raw sonics on their early albums.