acousmatic

Meaning

Adjective

• Referring to a sound that has no visually identifiable cause.
• Referring to Pythagorean disciples who for years listened to his lectures from behind a curtain, unable to see him.
• Referring to pre-recorded music that is presented in concert using loudspeakers, e.g. some types of computer music.

Origin

• From Latin acousmaticus, from Ancient Greek ἀκουσματικός, from ἀκούω.