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quadraphony

quadraphony

9.9
Sound recorded or played through four channels to place sound around the listener
  • noun
  • /ˌkwɒdrəˈfoʊni/
  • Archaic
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  • The album was originally released in quadraphony, providing a unique listening experience with sound coming from all directions.

Examples

  • During the 1970s, quadraphony was promoted as a major advancement over traditional stereo.

  • Some home theater systems can simulate quadraphony using modern surround sound technology.

  • The new album was released in quadraphony.

  • Have you ever experienced quadraphony in a concert?

  • The album was originally released in quadraphony, providing a unique listening experience with sound coming from all directions.

  • Some home theater systems can simulate quadraphony using modern surround sound technology.

  • During the 1970s, quadraphony was promoted as a major advancement over traditional stereo.

Synonyms

quadraphonic system
vsquadraphony
  • Archaic
7.9

A sound system that uses four speakers to make music sound all around you

has identical meaning but is the standard phrasing or spelling
quadriphonic system
vsquadraphony
  • Specialized
8.1

A sound system that uses four speakers to surround the listener

uses the standard phrasing or spelling rather than this variant

How Immersive

multichannel
  • Specialized
5.0
quadraphony
  • Archaic
9.9
stereophony
  • Specialized
8.4
monophony
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

quadraphony singular
quadraphonies plural

Morphology

quadraphony = quadraphonic (semi-transparent) = quadra + phony

Formed from combining elements 'quadra-' (four) and '-phony' (sound); the technical combining forms are partially recognizable but may be confused with the adjective 'phony' meaning fake.

Etymology

The word quadraphony comes from quadra- meaning 'four' and -phony from 'phone' meaning 'sound', the same root you see in microphone and symphony. So, quadraphony is a way of making sound from four directions or channels to make the music feel all around you.