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stereophonic
[ ster-ee-uh-fon-ik, steer- ]
adjective
- pertaining to a system of sound recording or reproduction using two or more separate channels to produce a more realistic effect by capturing the spatial dimensions of a performance (the location of performers as well as their acoustic surroundings), used especially with high-fidelity recordings and reproduction systems ( monophonic ).
stereophonic
/ ˌstɪər-; ˌstɛrɪˈɒfənɪ; ˌstɪər-; ˌstɛrɪəˈfɒnɪk /
adjective
- See quadraphonics, monophonic(of a system for recording, reproducing, or broadcasting sound) using two or more separate microphones to feed two or more loudspeakers through separate channels in order to give a spatial effect to the sound Often shortened tostereo Compare monophonic quadraphonics
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Derived Forms
- ˌstereoˈphonically, adverb
- stereophony, noun
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Other Words From
- stere·o·phoni·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of stereophonic1
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Example Sentences
Nick's hobby was music, and he treasured his second-hand stereophonic unit and collection of tapes.
From Project Gutenberg
A thing as big as wall TV in full color and stereophonic sound must be the talk of the town.
From Project Gutenberg
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