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graphic equalizer

American  

noun

  1. an equalizer in an audio system that is controlled by sliders that graphically display the amplitude of each frequency component and can be manipulated to modify or correct the frequency response within the preset frequency range.

graphic equalizer British  

noun

  1. an electronic device for cutting or boosting selected frequencies, using small linear faders Compare parametric equalizer

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graphic equalizer Scientific  
/ grăf′ĭk /

  1. See under equalizer

Etymology

Origin of graphic equalizer

First recorded in 1965–70

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It is always attached to the song’s rhythm in the same way, the line of bouncing dancers looking like a graphic equalizer on an old stereo flashing the beat in mobile bar-chart form.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2016

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