Synthesizer

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zÉ™(ɹ)/
• US IPA: /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zÉš/

Alternative forms

• synthesiser (especially UK)

Noun

1. (music) An electronic instrument that creates its sounds with electronics and has a keyboard.
2. (music) An electronic instrument module that creates its sounds with electronics and does not have any keyboard.
3. (electronics) An electronic circuit that generates an electronic signal oscillation with accurate timing from a reference oscillator.
4. (electronics) An electronic device that generates electronic signal patterns to test an electronic circuit.