sonics

[ son-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of science that deals with the practical applications of sound.

sonics

/ ˈsɒnɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular physics the study of mechanical vibrations in matter

Word History and Origins

Origin of sonics¹

1955; sonic, + -ics

Example Sentences

Across a lot of genres — but specifically with hip-hop and R&B and drill and club and house and electronic music — you’re starting to see all of these very regional sonics burst out of these very specific regional subcultures.

From Los Angeles Times

They form a horizontal line, listening intently to each other as they dissect the bold sonics of the new record.

From Los Angeles Times

“They’re not super rigid about, ‘Well, it has to just sound like us all playing in the room together,’” he said, “which I think has enabled them to explore some different sonics and ideas outside of just being a rock ’n’ roll band.”

From New York Times

They crowded the concourses in Storm and Sonics jerseys, a chaotic parade of green and gold, to watch two teams with a combined record of 1-7.

From Seattle Times

I saw Sonics great Detlef Schrempf sitting courtside, and former Storm forward Gabby Williams grinning sheepishly while being broadcast on the video board.

From Seattle Times