high-fidelity

Thân thiện

A musician listens to a high-fidelity recording on headphones.

Definition

Adjective: * Characterized by minimal distortion in sound reproduction: Describes audio equipment or recordings that reproduce sound with great accuracy and clarity, very close to the original performance.

Usage

• The adjective "high-fidelity" is used to describe audio systems, components, or recordings.
• It is often hyphenated, especially when used before a noun (e.g., a high-fidelity system).
• It is frequently shortened to the informal term hi-fi.

Examples

• He invested in a high-fidelity stereo system for his living room.
• Audiophiles seek out high-fidelity recordings of their favorite music.
• The difference between a standard MP3 and a high-fidelity audio file is noticeable on good speakers.

Advanced Usage

• High-fidelity prototype: In design and engineering, this term is borrowed to describe a prototype that is very close to the final product in look, feel, and function.
  • The team created a high-fidelity prototype of the app for user testing.

Variants and Related Words

• Hi-fi (adjective or noun): The common, informal abbreviation for "high-fidelity."
  • He's a hi-fi enthusiast. (adjective)
  • She bought a new hi-fi. (noun)
• Fidelity (noun): Faithfulness to the original. In audio, it refers to the accuracy of sound reproduction.
• Low-fidelity (adjective): The opposite, describing sound reproduction or prototypes with noticeable distortion or simplicity.

Synonyms

• Accurate (sound reproduction)
• True-to-source

Antonyms

• Low-fidelity
• Distorted

Related Idioms/Phrases

• Hi-fi system: A complete set of high-quality audio components (amplifier, speakers, turntable, etc.).
  • They listened to the vinyl record on their hi-fi system.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characterized by minimal distortion in sound reproduction
   • a high-fidelity recording
   • a hi-fi system

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hi-fi