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Tonto

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A large electronic instrument used in 1970s music to make new sounds

proper noun

: sintetizador TONTO

Have you ever heard of Tonto?

Examples

The musicians were excited to experiment with the unique tones of Tonto in the studio.
Fans of electronic music often admire the innovative design of Tonto.
Many classic albums from the 1970s feature sounds created with Tonto.
The Tonto synthesizer revolutionized music in the 1970s.
In the 1970s, musicians used Tonto, the revolutionary modular synthesizer, to create unique sounds.
The music studio featured Tonto, an iconic synthesizer known for its rich timbral capabilities.
Many famous artists of the '70s chose Tonto for its innovative design and versatility in music production.

Surface Forms

Tonto main

Etymology

Tonto for the synthesizer comes from the initials of The Original New Timbral Orchestra (TONTO). The makers also liked that it sounds like tone, which helps you remember it is a machine that makes many new sounds.