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an electronic musical instrument that produces the sounds of other instruments
A synthesizer is an electronic instrument that generates and manipulates sound using various techniques, such as oscillators, filters, and modulation. It can create a wide range of sounds by adjusting parameters like pitch, timbre, and volume. Synthesizers often feature a keyboard or other input devices to control these parameters, allowing musicians to produce everything from imitative sounds to entirely new and unique tones. They are widely used in many genres of music, including electronic, pop, and film scores, for their versatility and ability to shape sound creatively.
- The musician used a synthesizer to create futuristic sound effects in the movie's soundtrack.
- He programmed the synthesizer to mimic the sound of a traditional piano for the live performance.
- The band's new album features heavy use of synthesizers to create a modern and electronic sound.
- She experimented with different settings on the synthesizer to generate unique melodies for her compositions.
- The synthesizer player in the band was known for his ability to create complex and layered sounds during concerts.
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a person who combines ideas, information, or methods into a unified system or approach
- She is a synthesizer who integrates research from multiple fields.
- The philosopher acts as a synthesizer, connecting diverse theories.
- A good synthesizer identifies patterns among seemingly unrelated ideas.
- The scientist functions as a synthesizer, bringing together data from experiments.
- They rely on a synthesizer to coordinate insights across departments.
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