noun
Uncommon
synth
sihnth
Synth (noun) means Short for synthesizer, an electronic instrument for creating and shaping sounds. Example: “He laid down a synth line before adding the drums.”
noun
1
Short for synthesizer, an electronic instrument for creating and shaping sounds.
"He laid down a synth line before adding the drums."
verb
1
To play or program on a synthesizer.
"She synths most of her tracks from her bedroom studio."
"There's some synthing, but mostly real strings and horns. And a remarkable acoustic piano solo, "Jacqueline," in memory of the modern sophisticated lady."
— Jazz Times (1995)
How to use synth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand for a synthesizer, the electronic keyboard instrument common in pop and electronic music.
Common pairings
synth line
synth pop
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Word forms
- Plural
- synths
- Third person singular
- synths
- Past tense
- synthed
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Etymology
A shortening of "synthesizer."
Synonyms
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What does “synth” mean?
The word “synth” means short for synthesizer, an electronic instrument for creating and shaping sounds. In plain terms, casual shorthand for a synthesizer, the electronic keyboard instrument common in pop and electronic music.
How do you pronounce “synth”?
“Synth” is pronounced sihnth (/sɪnθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “synth” in a sentence?
Here is “synth” used in a sentence: “He laid down a synth line before adding the drums.”
What part of speech is “synth”?
Depending on how it is used, “synth” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “synth” a common word?
“Synth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “synth” have?
“Synth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short for synthesizer, an electronic instrument for creating and shaping sounds.
