About Acoustic music
Acoustic music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music.
Among the best-known names in the style are John Mayer, Kristian Kostov, Farhan Akhtar, Marit Larsen, Olivia Olson and Daniel Lanois.
From Wikipedia
Acoustic music is music that solely or primarily uses instruments that produce sound through acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means. While all music was once acoustic, the retronym "acoustic music" appeared after the advent of electric instruments, such as the electric guitar, electric violin, electric organ and synthesizer. Acoustic string instrumentations had long been a subset of popular music, particularly in folk. It stood in contrast to various other types of music in various eras, including big band music in the pre-rock era, and electric music in the rock era.
Music reviewer Craig Conley suggests, "When music is labeled acoustic, unplugged, or unwired, the assumption seems to be that other types of music are cluttered by technology and overproduction and therefore aren't as pure."
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Acoustic music.
- ↑ music
Key artists
- John Mayer
- Kristian Kostov
- Farhan Akhtar
- Marit Larsen
- Olivia Olson
- Daniel Lanois
Questions people ask
Real questions from the Stack Exchange community – follow a link to read the discussion.
- Why shouldn't I put electric guitar strings on my acoustic guitar? · Music SE
- How do you identify a good acoustic guitar? · Music SE
- Is a digital or acoustic piano a better option for a beginner (sound and feel)? · Music SE
- Does anyone make nylon strings for a standard acoustic guitar (non-classical)? · Music SE
- How to check if an acoustic guitar is solid top or not? · Music SE
Frequently asked questions
What is Acoustic music?
Acoustic music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music.
Who are famous Acoustic music artists?
John Mayer, Kristian Kostov, Farhan Akhtar, Marit Larsen, Olivia Olson and Daniel Lanois.