De synthesizer
Example: De synthesizer produceert unieke geluiden voor elektronische muziek.
Definition
"De synthesizer" is a musical instrument that generates sounds electronically, often used in electronic music to produce unique tones and effects. It manipulates audio signals to create a wide variety of sounds not typically achievable with traditional instruments.
Etymology
The word "de synthesizer" comes from the English 'synthesizer,' which itself derives from the Greek 'synthesis,' meaning 'putting together.' It refers to an instrument that 'synthesizes' or combines sound waves to create new sounds. Did you know? The first popular synthesizers appeared in the mid-20th century, revolutionizing music production.
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"De synthesizer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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