Definition

Related to the recording and reproduction of sound using a phonograph, which is a device that plays recorded music or sounds.

Example

The phonographic records from the early 20th century are highly sought after by collectors.

Conversation

Have you ever listened to phonographic recordings from the 1900s?

Yeah, it's amazing how music used to be captured back then.

I find the sound quality of those phonographic tracks so unique.

Absolutely! It has a charm that modern recordings often lack.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phonographic → It is formed from "phone" (from Greek "phōnē", meaning sound or voice) and "graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). The word "phonographic" refers to the writing or recording of sound.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sound' ('phone') being 'written' ('graph') — that's why phonographic relates to recording sound.

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