Monaural: meaning, definitions and examples
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monaural
[ mษหnษหrษl ]
audio technology
Monaural refers to sound that is recorded and played back using a single channel. This means that sound is mixed and heard from one source, providing a singular audio experience without the separation of stereo channels. This format is often used in older audio recordings and devices.
Synonyms
monophonic, single-channel
Examples of usage
- The lecture was recorded in monaural to save space.
- Monaural audio systems are simpler and cheaper to produce.
- Many classic films were originally released in monaural sound.
Translations
Translations of the word "monaural" in other languages:
๐ต๐น monoaural
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคจเฅเคฐเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช monoral
๐ฎ๐ฉ monoaural
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพะฝะพัะพะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ monoaural
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใใฉใซ
๐ซ๐ท monoral
๐ช๐ธ monoaural
๐น๐ท mono ses
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ๋ ธ๋ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุญุงุฏู ุงูุตูุช
๐จ๐ฟ monofonnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ monofรณnny
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฃฐ้
๐ธ๐ฎ monoaural
๐ฎ๐ธ mรณnรณral
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะพะฝะพัะพะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแ แแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ monoaural
๐ฒ๐ฝ monoaural
Etymology
The term 'monaural' comes from the prefix 'mono-', which means 'one' or 'single', and the Greek word 'aura', meaning 'ear' or 'sound'. The concept emerged in the early 20th century as audio recording and playback technologies advanced. Initially, all recordings were monaural due to the limitations of the technology. As stereo and multi-channel audio emerged in the mid-20th century, the distinction became significant, with 'monaural' referring specifically to the older format. In modern usage, 'monaural' is often contrasted with 'stereo' and is used to describe both audio recordings and sound systems that can only reproduce sound through a single channel.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,392 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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