Gramophone

usgb/ˈɡræməfoʊn/
noun

A device that plays recorded music by means of a needle tracing grooves on a rotating disc.

She listened to her favorite songs on her grandmother's old gramophone.
Visual representation of "gramophone" - A device that plays recorded music by means of a needle tracing grooves on a rotating disc.

Often appears as...

  • play a gramophone
  • gramophone records

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vintage gramophone, hand-cranked gramophone, gramophone record

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Historical Context

Understanding the gramophone enhances appreciation for the evolution of music playback technology.

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Many people find joy in collecting vintage music players such as gramophones.
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Nostalgic Associations

The sound of a gramophone can evoke memories of the past and create a sense of nostalgia.

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Listening to a gramophone may remind you of family gatherings in earlier times.
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Cultural Impact

Gramophones played a significant role in the popularization of recorded music and can influence current trends in music appreciation.

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Certain musical genres thrive in the atmosphere created by a gramophone.
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