Recorder: meaning, definitions and examples
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recorder
[ rɪˈkɔːrdər ]
recording
A person or device that captures sound or images for storage or transmission.
Synonyms
audio recorder, recording device, video recorder
Examples of usage
- The journalist used a recorder to document the interview.
- The recorder picked up the background noise during the concert.
- She bought a new recorder to record her music compositions.
musical instrument
A woodwind instrument of the flute family, having a fipple mouthpiece and eight finger holes.
Synonyms
flute, woodwind instrument
Examples of usage
- He played the recorder in the school band.
- She learned to play the recorder in music class.
Translations
Translations of the word "recorder" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gravador
🇮🇳 रिकॉर्डर (Recorder)
🇩🇪 Rekorder
🇮🇩 perekam
🇺🇦 рекордер
🇵🇱 nagrywarka
🇯🇵 レコーダー (rekōdā)
🇫🇷 enregistreur
🇪🇸 grabadora
🇹🇷 kayıt cihazı
🇰🇷 녹음기 (nog-eumgi)
🇸🇦 مسجل (mujall)
🇨🇿 rekordér
🇸🇰 rekordér
🇨🇳 录音机 (lùyīnjī)
🇸🇮 snemalnik
🇮🇸 upptökutæki
🇰🇿 жазғыш құрылғы
🇬🇪 ჩამწერი (chamts'eri)
🇦🇿 yazıcı cihaz
🇲🇽 grabadora
Word origin
The word 'recorder' originated from the Old French word 'recordeur', which came from the Latin word 'recordari' meaning 'to remember'. The term was initially used in the context of someone who keeps records or documents information. Over time, the word evolved to also refer to devices used for recording sound or images. The musical instrument known as a recorder dates back to the Middle Ages and has been used in various musical compositions.
See also: record, recorded, recording, records, unrecorded.