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quadriphonic system

quadriphonic system

8.1
A sound system that uses four speakers to surround the listener
  • noun
  • /ˌkwɒdrɪˈfɒnɪk ˈsɪstəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sistema cuadrafónico
  • The quadriphonic system surrounds the listener with sound from all sides, unlike standard stereo setups.

Examples

  • The new quadriphonic system offers an immersive audio experience.

  • The band released their new album on a quadriphonic system to enhance the listening experience.

  • Many vintage audio enthusiasts collect equipment for playing old quadriphonic system records.

  • Have you tried the quadriphonic systems available at the store?

  • The quadriphonic system surrounds the listener with sound from all sides, creating an immersive experience.

  • Many vintage audio enthusiasts collect equipment for playing old quadriphonic system records that deliver surround sound.

  • The band released their new album on a quadriphonic system to provide fans with a rich auditory experience.

Synonyms

quadraphonic system
vsquadriphonic system
  • Archaic
7.9

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

is an alternative spelling for the same system
quadraphony
vsquadriphonic system
  • Archaic
9.9

Sound recorded or played through four channels to place sound around the listener

is the same concept named differently as a system term

How Many Channels

quadriphonic system
  • Specialized
8.1
stereophonic system
  • Specialized
5.0
monophonic
  • Specialized
7.0

Surface Forms

quadriphonic system singular
quadriphonic systems plural

Morphology

quadriphonic + system

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'.