Definition

Describing something that involves multiple paths, schedules, or functions, often used in contexts like education or audio recording.

Example

The band used a multitrack recorder to capture each instrument separately.

Conversation

Have you checked out that new music software?

Yeah, I heard it has a multitrack feature that’s really cool.

I think using a multitrack setup could really improve my recordings.

Definitely! It allows you to layer sounds in a way that just makes everything richer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Multitrack → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "track" (from Old English *tracian*, meaning to pull or draw). The word "multitrack" refers to the ability to record or manage many tracks simultaneously.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('multi-') paths or 'tracks' being used at the same time — that's what multitrack means.

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