quadriphonic system
- noun
- /ˌkwɒdrɪˈfɒnɪk ˈsɪstəm/
- Specialized
- The quadriphonic system surrounds the listener with sound from all sides, unlike standard stereo setups.
Examples
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The new quadriphonic system offers an immersive audio experience.
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The band released their new album on a quadriphonic system to enhance the listening experience.
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Many vintage audio enthusiasts collect equipment for playing old quadriphonic system records.
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Have you tried the quadriphonic systems available at the store?
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The quadriphonic system surrounds the listener with sound from all sides, creating an immersive experience.
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Many vintage audio enthusiasts collect equipment for playing old quadriphonic system records that deliver surround sound.
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The band released their new album on a quadriphonic system to provide fans with a rich auditory experience.
Synonyms
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7.9
A sound system that uses four speakers to make music sound all around you
Sound recorded or played through four channels to place sound around the listener
How Many Channels
- Specialized
- Specialized
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5.0
- Specialized
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7.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'quadriphonic' specifies a four-channel audio configuration and 'system' denotes a set of components, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it is a system using four channels for sound reproduction. This follows regular English word-composition patterns (technical adjective + noun) and is therefore immediately understandable rather than idiomatic.
Etymology
Quadriphonic system comes from early audio setups that used four speakers placed around a listener so the sound surrounds them. That's why it means 'sound from four directions'.