stereo

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to reproduce sound, typically with two separate speakers placed some distance apart to create an illusion of three-dimensional sound.

  - "The stereo in my living room plays my favorite music."
  - "I enjoy the immersive sound experience of my home stereo system."

• noun

  A pair of headphones or earbuds that deliver sound separately to each ear, creating a three-dimensional audio effect.

  - "I use stereo headphones for gaming to better locate the sounds."
  - "My noise-canceling stereo earbuds are perfect for traveling."

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Antonyms

monaural , mono , monophonic

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Synonyms

console , hi-fi , music centre , radiogram , stereographic , stereophonic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stereo
zero , hero

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Variants

List of all variants of stereo that leads to same result
stereo , stereos , stere- , stereo-

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'stereos', meaning solid or firm.

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Trivia

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1. The first stereo recordings were made in the late 1880s using two phonographs.

2. Stereo sound was first used in cinemas in the 1950s.

3. Stereo headphones were first invented in the 1960s.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stereophonics: A technology used to create and reproduce three-dimensional sound, often used in stereo systems.

2. Stereo imaging: The ability of a stereo system to create the illusion of sound coming from different directions.

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Culture

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The stereo has been a significant part of pop culture since its invention in the late 19th century. It revolutionized the way people listened to music and created new forms of entertainment such as the radio and record players. Stereo sound systems became popular in the mid-20th century and are still widely used today.

How to Memorize "stereo"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stereo system with two speakers placed some distance apart. Visualize the sound waves coming from each speaker and how they combine to create a three-dimensional sound experience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stereo' with the image of speakers and the sound of music coming from them.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'STEREO': Separate The Ears Of Sound

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