microphones
Pronunciation: [ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊnz]
Word
Context: “audio recording”
(noun) a device used to capture sound, such as a voice or music. When someone speaks into a microphone, it picks up their voice and makes it louder or saves it for later.
Example
The singer used a microphone to make her voice heard in the big stadium.
Example
Without a microphone, the teacher couldn't be heard at the back of the large classroom.
Example
Can you hand me that microphone so I can speak on stage?
Context: “technology”
(noun) a tool that turns sound into an electrical signal. It helps people communicate or record sounds in movies, music, and talks.
Example
They used special microphones to record all the sounds for the movie.
Example
The recording failed because the microphones weren't plugged in properly.
Example
What type of microphones are best for live performances?
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