Definitions

1. noun

A type of mystical or spiritual teaching in which the truth is revealed through silence or a lack of explicit statement.

“The philosopher’s use of acousmata was a powerful tool for conveying complex ideas without verbal explanation.”

2. noun

A term used in the spiritual tradition of the Pythagoreans, referring to a mysterious or symbolic teaching.

“The acousmata of the ancient Greeks continue to fascinate scholars and historians today.”