Definition: The word "acoustic" in the phrase "the acoustic of a piece of furniture" means "the physical property or quality that makes something sound when it is moved, as by vibration or pressure." The "sound" in this context refers to any type of musical, speech, or visual communication. In the phrase "the acoustic of a piece of furniture," "acoustic" has two meanings: 1) A term for describing something that is made of wood, and which when sound is produced through movement (e.g. by moving it). The phrase is often used to describe furniture such as desks or chairs. 2) An adjective that describes the property of a thing or substance being acoustic in nature. For example, "the acoustic effect" refers to an effect in which something produces sounds without physically vibrating; for example, sound waves can be made with a vacuum cleaner. The definition of "acoustic" is very broad and can apply to any type of sound produced through movement or vibration, as well as the properties of materials that make them acoustic.

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