quadriphonic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or using a system of sound reproduction that uses four independent audio channels: "quadriphonic" describes audio technology that delivers sound through four separate speakers to create a more immersive, spatial listening experience compared to traditional stereo.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The album was originally mixed in a quadriphonic format.
- He spent hours setting up his vintage quadriphonic sound system.
- The concert's audio was designed to be a quadriphonic experience.
Advanced Usage
- Technical Context: The term is often used in discussions of audio engineering, music history, and high-fidelity (hi-fi) equipment. It is largely historical, referring to technology popular in the 1970s, and is often synonymous with "quadraphonic" or "4.0 surround sound."
- Audiophiles still seek out quadriphonic vinyl records for their unique soundstage.
Variants and Related Words
- Quadraphonic (adj): An alternative, more common spelling with the same meaning.
- The terms quadriphonic and quadraphonic are interchangeable.
- Quadraphony (n): The system or technique of quadraphonic sound reproduction.
- Quadraphony was an early attempt at surround sound.
Synonyms
- Four-channel: Describing the technical specification.
- Surround sound: A broader modern term, though early quadriphonic systems are a specific type of surround sound.
Related Phrases
- Quadriphonic system: The complete set of equipment (e.g., amplifier, speakers) for four-channel audio.
- Finding replacement parts for a quadriphonic system can be difficult.
- Quadriphonic mix/recording: The specific audio mix prepared for four-channel playback.
- The quadriphonic mix of that song places the backing vocals in the rear channels.
Adjective
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of or relating to quadraphony
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his quadraphonic sound system
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