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      Synthesizer

      /ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪzər/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      An electronic instrument that generates audio signals and produces sound, often allowing for sound manipulation and the creation of various musical tones.
      The musician used a synthesizer to create unique sounds for their latest album.
      A device or program that takes input data, processes it, and generates output, often used in the context of music production or data analysis.
      The software synthesizer allowed the composer to experiment with different musical styles.
      In chemistry, a person or device that synthesizes compounds or substances.
      The lab technician operated the synthesizer to create new organic compounds for research.

      Etymology

      From the word 'synthesize,' which comes from the Greek 'synthesis,' meaning 'putting together.'

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      analog synthesizer:
      A synthesizer that generates sound with analog circuits.
      digital synthesizer:
      A synthesizer that uses digital signal processing to create sound.
      modular synthesizer:
      A type of synthesizer made up of separate components that can be interconnected.

      Related Words

      synthesis
      The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
      synthesize
      To combine two or more components to create something new.
      oscillator
      An electronic component that produces a repetitive electronic signal.

      Slang Meanings

      Synth
      He loves playing synth in his band.
      Synthed out
      That track was so synthed out, I couldn't stop dancing!