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microphones

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/ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.foʊnz/ · mi-cro-phones

An instrument that converts sound waves into electrical energy for recording or amplification.

Meanings

nounformal

An instrument that converts sound waves into electrical energy for recording or amplification.

ایک آلہ جو صوتی لہروں کو برقی توانائی میں تبدیل کرتا ہے تاکہ ریکارڈنگ یا بڑھانے کے لیے استعمال کیا جائے۔

مائیکروفون

microphone

Synonyms

micaudio inputsound recorderمائیکآڈیو انپٹآواز ریکارڈر

Antonyms

silencerquietmuteخاموشساکتبند

Common Collocations

  • handheld microphone
  • wireless microphone
  • studio microphone

Example Sentences

She spoke into the microphone before the audience.

اس نے حاضرین کے سامنے مائیکروفون میں بات کی۔

Us ne hazireen ke saamne microphone mein baat ki.

The musician adjusted the microphone to get better sound.

موسیقار نے بہتر آواز کے لیے مائیکروفون کو ترتیب دیا۔

Mausiqaar ne behtar aawaz ke liye microphone ko tarteeb diya.

Microphones are essential for recording in the studio.

مائیکروفون اسٹوڈیو میں ریکارڈنگ کے لیے ضروری ہیں۔

Microphones studio mein recording ke liye zaroori hain.

Easily Confused With

microchips:Microphones are used for sound, while microchips are electronic components.

Word Family

microphone
nounمائیکروفون
microphonic
adjectiveمائیکروفونک
microphonics
nounمائیکروفونکس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think 'micro' as 'small' and 'phone' as 'sound', together they make a device for capturing small sounds.

Imagine a singer holding a microphone on stage.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "mikros (small) + phone (sound)" — small sound

First known use: 19th century

The term 'microphone' originated in the early 19th century as technology for sound amplification developed.