stereophonic

/,stiəriə'fɔnik/

Thân thiện

The new stereo system plays music in stereophonic sound.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Designating sound transmission or reproduction from two separate sources through two channels: Pertaining to a method of sound recording or reproduction that uses two or more independent audio channels to create an immersive, multi-directional auditory experience, often described as "stereo" sound.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The concert was recorded in high-quality stereophonic sound. (The audio was captured using two channels to replicate the spatial experience of being at the live event.)
  • Modern music is almost universally produced for stereophonic playback systems. (The music is mixed to be heard through two separate speakers or headphones.)
  • The difference between monaural and stereophonic audio is immediately noticeable. (Sound from a single channel lacks the directional depth of sound from two channels.)

Advanced Usage

• Technical Context: In audio engineering, "stereophonic" specifically refers to the technique of using two microphones or channels to capture and reproduce sound with directional cues, creating a sense of width and space for the listener.
  • The engineer used a stereophonic microphone array to record the orchestra.
• As a Qualifier: Often used to describe equipment, recordings, or broadcasts.
  • A stereophonic phonograph record.
  • Stereophonic radio transmission.

Variants and Related Words

• Stereophony (noun): The technique or system of stereophonic sound reproduction.
  • Stereophony revolutionized the listening experience in the mid-20th century.
• Stereophonic is commonly shortened to stereo (adjective or noun).
  • A stereo system. (Adjective)
  • I listen to music in stereo. (Noun)

Synonyms

• Binaural: Often used interchangeably in consumer contexts, though technically "binaural" refers specifically to sound intended for listening with two ears, often via headphones, to create a 3D effect.
• Two-channel: A more technical descriptor.
• Stereo: The common, abbreviated synonym.

Antonyms

• Monaural / Monophonic: Designating sound transmission or reproduction through a single channel.
  • Early radio broadcasts were monaural.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. designating sound transmission from two sources through two channels

Từ đồng nghĩa

• stereo
• two-channel