synthesizer
noun
syn·the·siz·er
ˈsin(t)-thə-ˌsī-zər 
1
: one that synthesizes
an expert synthesizer of diverse views
2
: a usually computerized electronic apparatus for the production and control of sound (as for producing music)
Examples of synthesizer in a Sentence
The band used a synthesizer for the drumbeat.
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
The excitement filled the room as the spotlight focused on the stage, which featured a complete drum set, several amplifiers, microphones, a keyboard, and a synthesizer.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The showcase traces technology from the ‘50s until the dawn of the internet age and features more than 70 artists and more than 150 works, from psychedelic installations to home computers and video synthesizers.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
Her voice sounds pure and soft over a tangle of synthesizers, gamelan, harp, and drum machine.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Synthesizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synthesizer. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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synthesizer
noun
syn·the·siz·er
-ˌsī-zər
1
: one that synthesizes
2
: a computer-controlled device that creates and modifies sound (as for producing music)
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