synthesizer
Translation
synthesiser, synthesizer
Examples
The musician played a melody on the synthesizer.
The musician played a melody on the synthesiser.
A speech synthesizer can read text aloud.
A speech synthesiser can read text aloud.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) synthesizer a synthesizer He bought a new synthesiser.
Similar Words
Synonyms: keyboard, electronic organ
Etymology
From Greek 'syn-' (together) + 'tithenai' (to place). It 'places sounds together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'synthesising' or creating new sounds from basic elements.