El tocadiscs
Example: El tocadiscs vella encara funciona a casa dels avis.
Definition
"El tocadiscs" refers to a device used for playing vinyl records, commonly known as a turntable or record player. It allows the user to listen to music recorded on discs by rotating the vinyl and reading the sound through a needle.
Etymology
The term "el tocadiscs" comes from Catalan, combining "toca" meaning 'plays' and "discs" meaning 'discs'. It literally translates to 'the disc player', describing its function of playing music from discs. This straightforward name highlights its purpose in the era of vinyl records.
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