Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phonograph
noun
/ˈfoʊ.nəˌɡræf/
Definition
A device for playing recorded sound, typically using a rotating disc.
Examples
- He played his favorite records on the old phonograph.
- The museum displayed a vintage phonograph from the 1920s.
- Listening to music on a phonograph gives it a unique warmth.
Meaning
The phonograph, also known as a record player, is an early technology used to reproduce sound recordings. It works by converting mechanical vibrations into electrical audio signals.
Synonyms
- Record player
- Turntable
- Gramophone
