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radiophonic

radiophonic

8.8
Made for radio or sent as sound through radio waves
  • adjective
  • /ˌreɪdiəˈfɒnɪk/
  • Literature
translation icon : radiofónico
  • The composer experimented with radiophonic techniques to create an immersive atmosphere.

Examples

  • The radiophonic broadcasts brought cutting-edge sounds to a wide audience.

  • She became fascinated by radiophonic art after listening to experimental radio shows.

  • The radiophonic effects enhanced the listening experience.

  • She enjoys radiophonic art installations that use sound.

  • The artist created a radiophonic composition that captivated listeners with its innovative use of sound.

  • Many radiophonic dramas rely on clever sound design to enhance the storytelling experience.

  • She studied the radiophonic techniques used in radio broadcasting during her communications course.

Synonyms

radiotelephonic
vsradiophonic
  • Specialized
9.5

Relating to speaking by radio

is broader and covers broadcasting and other sound via radio waves

Surface Forms

radiophonic positive

Morphology

radiophonic = phonic (semi-transparent) = radio + phon + ic

The word is formed by adding the radio- prefix to the sound-related base 'phonic', but the broadcast/wireless sense is somewhat specialized.

Etymology

The word radiophonic comes from two parts: radio and phonic, and phonic comes from the root phon- meaning 'sound', the same root you see in telephone and microphone. So radiophonic means sound made or sent by radio, which is why we use it for radio broadcasts and radio-based music.