monaural

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or using one ear at a time.

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Variants

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monaural , monaurally

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Etymology

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From the Greek monaureus, meaning 'hearing with one ear'.

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Trivia

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1. Monaural sound was the standard for television broadcasts in the United States until the late 1950s.

2. Some people prefer monaural sound for certain types of music, such as classical or jazz, because it can create a more intimate listening experience.

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Related Concepts

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1. stereo: A sound system that uses two or more speakers to create a sense of auditory space and depth.

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Culture

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In the context of audio technology, monaural sound refers to audio that is delivered to both ears through a single speaker. This contrasts with stereo sound, which is delivered to each ear separately. Monaural sound was commonly used in early sound recordings and radio broadcasts before the widespread adoption of stereo technology.

How to Memorize "monaural"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person listening to audio through a single earbud or a mono speaker.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'monaural' with 'one ear'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'M' in monaural stands for 'one ear'.

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