Digitaal
Example: De band gebruikt digitaal opgenomen geluid voor hun nieuwe album.
Definition
"Digitaal" refers to the use or representation of music or sound through electronic signals or data rather than analog methods. In the example, it describes sound recorded using digital technology, which allows for clearer, more precise audio reproduction and editing.
Etymology
The word "digitaal" comes from the Latin word 'digitus,' meaning finger or toe, which evolved to relate to numbers or digits. It entered Dutch to describe technology that processes information in discrete numeric steps, like digital music recording. Did you know? The concept of digital technology revolutionized music by enabling precise manipulation of sound.
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"Digitaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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