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Quadraphonic: meaning, definitions and examples

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quadraphonic

 

[ kwɒdrəˈfɒnɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

audio system

Quadraphonic refers to a type of audio system that uses four separate channels to create a more immersive sound experience compared to traditional stereo systems. It was particularly popular in the 1970s and is associated with home audio setups that aim to provide surround sound. The technology allows for sound to be placed in four different directions, enhancing the listener's experience in certain genres of music, as well as films. Although less common today, quadraphonic sound systems laid the groundwork for later developments in surround sound audio formats.

Synonyms

4-channel audio, surround sound

Examples of usage

  • The album was released in quadraphonic format.
  • He upgraded his home theater to a quadraphonic setup.
  • Many artists experimented with quadraphonic recordings in the 70s.
  • The quadraphonic sound effects added depth to the concert experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "quadraphonic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quadrafônico

🇮🇳 क्वाड्राफोनिक

🇩🇪 Quadrophonie

🇮🇩 quadraphonic

🇺🇦 квадрофонічний

🇵🇱 quadrafoniczny

🇯🇵 クワドラフォニック

🇫🇷 quadraphonique

🇪🇸 cuadrafónico

🇹🇷 dört kanallı

🇰🇷 쿼드라포닉

🇸🇦 أربعة قنوات

🇨🇿 kvadrofónní

🇸🇰 kvadrafónny

🇨🇳 四声道

🇸🇮 kvadrofonski

🇮🇸 fjórra kanóna

🇰🇿 төрт арналы

🇬🇪 კვადროფონული

🇦🇿 quadrafonik

🇲🇽 cuadrafónico

Word origin

The term 'quadraphonic' is derived from the Latin word 'quadra', meaning 'four', and the Greek word 'phone', meaning 'sound' or 'voice'. The concept emerged in the audio technology realm during the late 1960s and gained significant traction in the early 1970s as advancements in sound recording and playback technologies evolved. Companies began to explore this new format to provide a richer listening experience, leading to commercial releases of quadraphonic recordings. This format was an early attempt to create a surround sound environment in the home, preceding the later developments of surround sound systems that we are familiar with today, such as Dolby Surround and DTS technology. Despite its initial popularity, quadraphonic sound systems were eventually overshadowed by newer audio technologies, but they remain significant in the development of stereo and multi-channel audio technologies.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,479, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.