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
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.
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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
Post — along with his longtime partner, arranger-composer Pete Carpenter — was the first to incorporate rock ‘n’ roll into television scores, updating the sound of TV with electric guitars, synthesizers and pop rhythm sections.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
The synthesizer now resides in Cornell's Lincoln Hall for the Department of Music.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2023
The 14-song album 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).
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2024
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
Post — along with his longtime partner, arranger-composer Pete Carpenter — was the first to incorporate rock ‘n’ roll into television scores, updating the sound of TV with electric guitars, synthesizers and pop rhythm sections.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
The synthesizer now resides in Cornell's Lincoln Hall for the Department of Music.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2023
The 14-song album 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).
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Synthesizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synthesizer. Accessed 25 Apr. 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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