sound system
The term "sound system" spans across technology, music culture, and linguistics, encompassing equipment, social events, and language phonology.
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Definition
B2Technology
(general)A set of equipment designed to reproduce and amplify audio, typically including speakers, amplifiers, and mixing consoles.
Example
- The venue upgraded its sound system to provide better audio quality for concerts.
B2Music Culture
(informal, Jamaican)A mobile platform or group of DJs and engineers playing recorded music at social events, often associated with genres like reggae and ska.
Example
- The sound system at the party was incredible, playing the best reggae tunes all night.
C1Linguistics
(technical, academic)The set of speech sounds in a language and the rules for their combination and pronunciation.
Example
- Understanding the sound system of a language is crucial for learning its phonetics and phonology.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sound system":
surround soundcomputer systemsound engineeringsecurity systemhome theaterhome cinemahead unitwall of soundaudio play