synthesizer

See also: Synthesizer

English

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Etymology

synthesize + -er

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/

Noun

synthesizer (plural synthesizers)

  1. (music) An electronic instrument that creates its sounds with electronics and has a keyboard.
  2. (music) An electronic instrument module that creates its sounds with electronics and does not have any keyboard.
  3. (electronics) An electronic circuit that generates an electronic signal oscillation with accurate timing from a reference oscillator.
  4. (electronics) An electronic device that generates electronic signal patterns to test an electronic circuit.

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