stereophony

Thân thiện

A musician adjusts the stereophony settings on a home audio system.

Definition

Noun: A method of sound recording and reproduction that uses two or more separate microphones and loudspeakers to create a three-dimensional auditory perspective, giving the listener the sensation of sound coming from different directions, as in natural hearing.

Usage

"Stereophony" is a technical term used in audio engineering and music production. It describes a specific system or the quality of sound reproduction that provides directional and spatial depth. It is often contrasted with monophony (single-channel sound).

Examples

• The transition from monophonic to stereophony in the 1950s revolutionized the home listening experience.
• The primary goal of stereophony is to reproduce the spatial arrangement of an orchestra or band.
• Modern recordings rely heavily on the principles of stereophony to create an immersive soundscape.

Advanced Usage

• "The stereophony of the system": Refers to the three-dimensional sound quality produced by a specific audio setup.
  • The audiophile praised the remarkable stereophony of the new speaker system.

Variants and Related Words

• Stereophonic (adj): Pertaining to or using stereophony.
  • The album was recorded in stereophonic sound.
• Stereophonic sound (n phrase): The sound produced by a stereophonic system.
• Stereo (n, adj): The common, shortened form of "stereophony" or "stereophonic."
  • I bought a new stereo. (n)
  • It's a stereo recording. (adj)

Synonyms

• Stereo sound
• Binaural sound (specifically refers to two-channel recording intended for headphones)
• Spatial audio

Antonyms

• Monophony (single-channel sound reproduction)
• Monaural sound

Học thuật

Noun

1. reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound

Từ đồng nghĩa

• stereo
• stereo system
• stereophonic system