microphone

Meanings

• noun

  An device used to convert sound waves into electrical energy which can be transmitted and amplified.

  - "The microphone picked up every sound in the room."
  - "Singers use microphones during live performances to amplify their voices."
  - "The journalist interviewed the candidate using a lapel microphone."

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Synonyms

mic , mike , bug , mike , mike up , wire up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with microphone
stereotype , misdemeanor , canal , misconception

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Variants

List of all variants of microphone that leads to same result
microphone , microphones , microphonic , lavalier microphone , lavaliere microphone , lavaliere microphones

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word microphone comes from the Greek word 'mikros' meaning small and 'phone' meaning sound. It was coined in the late 1800s by Alexander Graham Bell.

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Trivia

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1. The first microphone was invented by Thomas Edison in 1877.

2. The world's largest microphone is located in Norway and is over 37 feet tall.

3. The first wireless microphone was used during a live broadcast of the 1925 World Series.

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Related Concepts

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1. amplifier: An electronic device used to increase the power of an electrical signal.

2. transducer: An electronic device that converts one form of energy into another.

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Culture

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The microphone has played a significant role in various aspects of culture, including music, broadcasting, and communication. It has been used to capture iconic recordings in music history and has been a staple in radio and television broadcasting. In literature, the microphone has been used as a symbol of power and communication.

How to Memorize "microphone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small device with a diaphragm that converts sound waves into electrical energy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the microphone with the ability to amplify sound.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-I-C (Mike Is Capturing) to remember the word microphone.

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