sound system
Britishnoun
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any system of sounds, as in the speech of a language
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integrated equipment for producing amplified sound, as in a hi-fi or a mobile disco, or as a public-address system on stage
Example Sentences
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As a child, he was captivated by local music after hearing a neighbor’s sound system playing mento, a Jamaican folk style.
A banner at the front of the procession declared "a better world is possible", while Extinction Rebellion supporters accompanied the march with a mobile sound system.
From BBC
Marching to the beat of pounding sound systems, thousands of climate protesters have been bringing their message to the gates of the COP30 climate talks in Brazil.
From BBC
Their alphabet “is optimized for visual efficiency for their sound system,” Watkins says.
From Los Angeles Times
Owned by two lifelong friends from France, Zizou features a stunning vintage sound system, where DJs can be found spinning jazz, French hip-hop, South African rhythms and other global sounds on the weekends.
From Los Angeles Times
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