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Synthesizer Definition & Meaning

synthesizer
noun
  1. an intellectual who synthesizes or uses synthetic methods
  2. (music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instruments

"Synthesizer" in song lyrics

See how synthesizer is used in real songs:

  • "Feel the bassline comin from the synthesizer"
    Greg Nice — Get it Get it
  • "Ought to see the real, blood spilled on the synthesizer"
    Inspectah Deck f/ Beretta 9, Killa Sin, La the Darkman, Street Life — 9th Chamber
  • "speech synthesizer"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "synthesizer"

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Frequently asked questions

What does synthesizer mean?
an intellectual who synthesizes or uses synthetic methods (music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instruments
What part of speech is synthesizer?
Synthesizer is a noun.
How many definitions does synthesizer have?
Synthesizer has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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