synthesizer
noun
syn·the·siz·er
ˈsin(t)-thə-ˌsī-zər 
1
: one that synthesizes
an expert synthesizer of diverse views
2
: a usually computerized electronic apparatus for the production and control of sound (as for producing music)
Examples of synthesizer in a Sentence
The band used a synthesizer for the drumbeat.
Recent Examples on the Web
Files brought in synthesizers from the 1970s and 1980s for director Gil Kenan, who happened to be a huge synthesizer nut.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 May 2024
In theaters June 28 21 of 31 Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Break out the synthesizer and the Detroit Lions jacket — Axel Foley is back!
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Magix bundles a massive 47 Vita virtual instruments that include seven plucked and bowed strings, 22 percussion instruments, nine synthesizers, five keyboards, and more.
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
Working with the band for the first time, Anthony J. Resta brought elements of programming, synthesizers, drum loops, and Mellotron into the band’s sound.
—Ron Hart, SPIN, 17 Apr. 2024
The 14-song set features work from Cobb (acoustic guitar, eclectic guitar), J.T. Cure (bass), Paul Franklin (pedal steel), Derek Mixon (drums), Morgane (background vocals, synthesizer, tambourine) and Lee Pardini (organ, piano).
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2024
Okay, a quick crash course is that Miku is the mascot and most recognizable character for Vocaloid voice synthesizer software.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 9 Apr. 2024
Across its 13-track runtime, the album finds Cale playing synthesizers, organs, pianos, and more.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 26 Mar. 2024
Charles Giordano: organ, accordion, synthesizer (2008-present).
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2024
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 May 2024
In theaters June 28 21 of 31 Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Break out the synthesizer and the Detroit Lions jacket — Axel Foley is back!
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Magix bundles a massive 47 Vita virtual instruments that include seven plucked and bowed strings, 22 percussion instruments, nine synthesizers, five keyboards, and more.
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
Working with the band for the first time, Anthony J. Resta brought elements of programming, synthesizers, drum loops, and Mellotron into the band’s sound.
—Ron Hart, SPIN, 17 Apr. 2024
The 14-song set features work from Cobb (acoustic guitar, eclectic guitar), J.T. Cure (bass), Paul Franklin (pedal steel), Derek Mixon (drums), Morgane (background vocals, synthesizer, tambourine) and Lee Pardini (organ, piano).
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2024
Okay, a quick crash course is that Miku is the mascot and most recognizable character for Vocaloid voice synthesizer software.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 9 Apr. 2024
Across its 13-track runtime, the album finds Cale playing synthesizers, organs, pianos, and more.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 26 Mar. 2024
Charles Giordano: organ, accordion, synthesizer (2008-present).
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Synthesizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synthesizer. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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synthesizer
noun
syn·the·siz·er
-ˌsī-zər
1
: one that synthesizes
2
: a computer-controlled device that creates and modifies sound (as for producing music)
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