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

Short for synthesizer, an electronic instrument for creating and shaping sounds.

"He laid down a synth line before adding the drums."

verb

To play or program on a synthesizer.

"She synths most of her tracks from her bedroom studio."

How to use synth

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCasual shorthand for a synthesizer, the electronic keyboard instrument common in pop and electronic music.

Common pairings

synth line synth pop

Word forms

synthed past tense, synthed past tense, synths plural, synths plural, synths singular, synths singular

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Etymology

A shortening of "synthesizer."

Rhymes for synth

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Frequently asked questions

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.