synthesizer
noun
syn·the·siz·er
ˈsin(t)-thə-ˌsī-zər 
1
: one that synthesizes
an expert synthesizer of diverse views
2
: a usually computerized electronic apparatus for the production and control of sound (as for producing music)
Examples of synthesizer in a Sentence
The band used a synthesizer for the drumbeat.
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The Andrew Alden Ensemble will accompany the film with live music that includes elements of classical chamber music and rock, featuring a string trio, synthesizers, percussion, piano, and vibraphone.
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Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
The film rightly credits Williams with almost single-handedly saving the orchestral film score, a tradition on its way out as synthesizers, jazz and pop songs came to dominate soundtracks.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Electronic instruments like synthesizers were initially created to emulate acoustic sounds and eventually developed their own unique character over time.
—Adam Clair, Vox, 5 Aug. 2024
The store also had Akai, Casio, and Korg synthesizers.
—Ashwin Rodrigues, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2024
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Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
The film rightly credits Williams with almost single-handedly saving the orchestral film score, a tradition on its way out as synthesizers, jazz and pop songs came to dominate soundtracks.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Electronic instruments like synthesizers were initially created to emulate acoustic sounds and eventually developed their own unique character over time.
—Adam Clair, Vox, 5 Aug. 2024
The store also had Akai, Casio, and Korg synthesizers.
—Ashwin Rodrigues, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for synthesizer
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“Synthesizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synthesizer. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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synthesizer
noun
syn·the·siz·er
-ˌsī-zər
1
: one that synthesizes
2
: a computer-controlled device that creates and modifies sound (as for producing music)
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