“unplugged” is German for the English term unplugged, and in music it refers to performing with instruments without electronic amplification. What it means

• In general: unplugged indicates instruments are used without electrical amplification or with minimal electronic processing. This is often associated with acoustic sounds and a more intimate, human-scale performance.

• In the musical sense: an unplugged concert or arrangement uses acoustic instruments or unamplified tones, though occasionally some simple amplification may be used. MTV Unplugged, for example, showcased artists performing with acoustic or non-electrified setups.

Common translations and usage

• As an adjective in German, unplugged translates to “unverstärkt” or “mit akustischen Instrumenten aufgeführt.” This reflects the absence of electric amplification.

• The term is widely understood in German to describe acoustic or unplugged performances, especially in reference to rock or pop genres adopting a more stripped-down sound.

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