sound-projector
Definition
Noun: A device that projects sound, specifically a machine used to play back and amplify recorded sound, especially in the context of film projection.
Usage Examples
- (A machine that projects sound from a film.)
- (A device that plays and amplifies recorded sound.)
Advanced Usage
- "to operate a sound-projector": to manage or run the device during a film screening.
- The technician was trained to operate the sound-projector for the evening show. (He controlled the sound playback equipment.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sound (n): vibrations that travel through the air and can be heard.
- The sound of the projector filled the room. (Audible noise.)
- Projector (n): a device for projecting images or sound.
- The film projector and sound-projector were separate units.
Synonyms
- Audio projector: a device that projects sound (less common).
- Sound system: a set of equipment for reproducing sound.
Related Idioms (none directly applicable, but contextually related)
- "Sound and fury": loud, dramatic, or meaningless activity (from Shakespeare).
- The malfunctioning sound-projector caused only sound and fury, not clear dialogue. (Loud noise without meaning.)