Meaning & use

synthesizer

noun·Everyday

An electronic instrument or device that generates and modifies sound, often to imitate other instruments.

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The band used a vintage synthesizer to create the eerie, futuristic sound on the track.

She programmed the synthesizer to layer several tones into one rich chord.

A note on using this word

Often shortened informally to "synth," especially when naming musical genres like synth-pop.

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