noun
synthesizer
SIHN-thuh-seye-zuh
Synthesizer (noun) means an electronic musical instrument, usually played with a keyboard, that generates and shapes sound electronically. Example: “The band's sound was defined by a vintage analog synthesizer.”
noun
1
An electronic musical instrument, usually played with a keyboard, that generates and shapes sound electronically.
"The band's sound was defined by a vintage analog synthesizer."
2
A software program that turns a computer into a virtual musical instrument.
"He composed the whole soundtrack using a software synthesizer."
How to use synthesizer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA device or program that electronically creates and shapes musical sounds.
Common pairings
analog synthesizer
software synthesizer
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Etymology
From "synthesize" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Synonyms
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synthesist
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Rhymes for synthesizer
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What does “synthesizer” mean?
The word “synthesizer” means an electronic musical instrument, usually played with a keyboard, that generates and shapes sound electronically. In plain terms, a device or program that electronically creates and shapes musical sounds.
How do you pronounce “synthesizer”?
“Synthesizer” is pronounced SIHN-thuh-seye-zuh (/ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “synthesizer” in a sentence?
Here is “synthesizer” used in a sentence: “The band's sound was defined by a vintage analog synthesizer.”
What part of speech is “synthesizer”?
“Synthesizer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “synthesizer” have?
“Synthesizer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an electronic musical instrument, usually played with a keyboard, that generates and shapes sound electronically.
