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describing sound transmission, recording or reproduction that is transferred through a single channel
- The old radio played monophonic sound, lacking the depth and directionality of modern stereo systems.
- Despite its monophonic output, the vintage record player had a charm that appealed to many audiophiles.
- For years, all telephones transmitted voice in monophonic audio, making conference calls sound flat.
- Even though the speaker system was monophonic, it provided clear and crisp audio for the presentation.
- The monophonic nature of the original film soundtrack gave it a classic, vintage feel.
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consisting of a single melodic line
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