Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cymatics
noun
sih-MAT-iks
Definition
The study of visible sound and vibration, often demonstrated through the patterns created by sound waves on a surface.
Examples
- When the speaker was turned up high, the sand on the plate formed stunning geometric shapes due to the cymatics effect.
- Researchers use cymatics to visualize how sound affects different materials in interesting ways.
Meaning
Cymatics reveals how sound can create intricate patterns, showing the relationship between sound and physical form.
Synonyms
- Sound visualization
- Vibrational physics
- Acoustic patterns
