[f. ACOUSTIC, on analogy of physic-ian, etc.; see -ICIAN.] One versed in acoustics.
1879. A. J. Hipkins, in Grove, Dict. Mus., II. 54. It is … agreed, even by acousticians, that the piano had best remain with thirteen keys in the octave.
1879. Spectator, 22 Feb., 241. Mr. A. J. Ellis, Mr. Sedley Taylor, and other acousticians.
