Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gramophone
noun
ˈɡræməˌfoʊn
Definition
A gramophone is a device for reproducing sound recordings by means of a stylus or needle that follows a groove on a rotating disc.
Examples
- My grandfather still has a gramophone that he uses to play his favorite records.
- The music sounded warm and rich when played on the old gramophone.
- They found a rare gramophone in an antique store that still worked perfectly.
Meaning
The term ‘gramophone’ commonly refers to an early form of record player that uses mechanical means to play sound from vinyl records or similar media.
Synonyms
- record player
- phonograph
- turntable
