The sequencer
Example: The sequencer arranged the beats perfectly for the new track.
Definition
"The sequencer" in music refers to an electronic device or software that records, edits, and plays back sequences of musical notes, rhythms, or control signals, allowing musicians to arrange and manipulate sounds to create compositions or performances.
Etymology
The term "the sequencer" comes from the word 'sequence,' which means an ordered set of elements. In music, 'sequence' refers to a series of musical events arranged in a particular order. The suffix '-er' indicates an agent, so 'sequencer' means something that sequences. The word gained prominence with the development of electronic music technology in the late 20th century.
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"The sequencer" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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