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synthesizer

synt·he·si·zer

UK/ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ US/ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ uncommon

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

Synonyms

Origin

From synthesize + -er.

Phrases

  • voice synthesizer

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