high fidelity

/'haifi'deliti/ Cách viết khác : (hi-fi) /'hai'fai/

Thân thiện

A musician listens to a vinyl record on a high fidelity sound system.

Definition

Noun: - The reproduction of sound with little or no distortion: This term refers to the accurate and faithful reproduction of audio, aiming to recreate the original sound source with minimal alteration or loss of quality.

Usage

"High fidelity" is used to describe audio equipment, recordings, or sound systems that are capable of reproducing sound very accurately. It is often abbreviated as "hi-fi." It functions as a noun, typically in a technical or descriptive context related to audio quality.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• As a Modifier: While primarily a noun, "high-fidelity" (often hyphenated) can be used as an adjective to modify other nouns, describing equipment or systems designed for accurate sound reproduction.
  • They invested in a high-fidelity speaker system.
  • The museum offers a high-fidelity audio tour.

Variants and Related Words

• Hi-fi (noun/adjective): A common abbreviation and synonym for "high fidelity."
  • He set up a new hi-fi in his living room.
• Fidelity (noun): Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, or the degree of exactness in sound or image reproduction. "High fidelity" is a specific application of this broader term.
  • The fidelity of this digital remaster is impressive.

Synonyms

• Accurate reproduction: A descriptive phrase emphasizing the precision of the sound.
• True sound: An informal term suggesting authenticity.

Antonyms

• Low fidelity: Sound reproduction with significant distortion or poor quality.
• Distortion: The alteration of the original sound, which high fidelity seeks to minimize.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the reproduction of sound with little or no distortion

Từ đồng nghĩa

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