The reference monitor
Example: The reference monitor accurately reproduces every detail of the music.
Definition
A "reference monitor" in music is a type of loudspeaker designed to reproduce audio signals with high accuracy and minimal coloration, allowing sound engineers to hear the true sound without enhancements or distortions during mixing and mastering.
Etymology
The term "reference monitor" comes from combining 'reference,' indicating a standard or benchmark, with 'monitor,' meaning a device used to observe or check something. It originated in audio engineering to describe speakers that provide a reliable reference for sound quality.
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"The reference monitor" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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