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➖ A narrow groove 🎶 For vinyl records
microgroove

microgroove

1 8.0
A very narrow groove on a vinyl record that holds more sound
  • noun
  • /ˈmaɪkroʊɡruːv/
  • Archaic
: microestría
  • The classic album was pressed on a microgroove record for better sound quality.

Examples

  • He explained how the microgroove technology allowed longer recordings on each side of the vinyl.

  • The microgroove technology allows for higher sound quality.

  • Collectors often search for rare microgroove discs from the 1950s.

  • Many audiophiles prefer microgrooves for their vinyl records.

  • The album was praised for its rich sound quality thanks to its microgroove technology.

  • He preferred listening to music on microgroove vinyl records for their enhanced audio clarity.

  • Many audiophiles believe that microgroove records capture more detail than standard vinyl.

How Narrow

microgroove
  • Archaic
1 8.0
groove
33 3.7

Surface Forms

microgroove singular
microgrooves plural

Morphology

microgroove = groove (transparent) = micro + groove

The meaning is directly compositional: micro- means very small and groove means a channel or cut.

Etymology

Microgroove is literally a 'small groove' on a vinyl record. The parts micro- ('small') and groove ('narrow cut') help you remember that a microgroove is the tiny track that holds the sound and allows more music on each side.