synthesizer

noun
UK: /ˈsɪnθəsaɪzər/
US: /ˈsɪnθəsaɪzər/

  1. An electronic musical instrument that creates sounds by generating and manipulating electronic signals.

    1. I like the synthesizer sound in this song.
    2. The musician used a synthesizer to create a wide range of unique sound effects for the film score.

  2. A person or thing that combines different elements into a coherent whole.

    1. He is a synthesizer of ideas.
    2. The researcher acted as a synthesizer, combining data from various studies to form a comprehensive conclusion.

Synonyms

keyboard sampler workstation integrator
synthesizer transitive-verb

  1. To produce (sound) with a synthesizer.

    1. She can synthesize many cool sounds.
    2. The musician planned to synthesize a new melody using the latest software.

  2. To combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

    1. The report synthesizes information from many sources.
    2. The author tried to synthesize diverse philosophical viewpoints into a unified theory.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "synthesizer" in English means: An electronic musical instrument that creates sounds by generating and manipulating electronic signals., A person or thing that combines different elements into a coherent whole..

The phonetic transcription of "synthesizer" is /ˈsɪnθəsaɪzər/ in British English and /ˈsɪnθəsaɪzər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "synthesizer": keyboard, sampler, workstation, integrator.

Example usage of "synthesizer": "I like the synthesizer sound in this song.". More examples on the page.