stereophonic

[ ster-ee-uh-fon-ik, steer- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to a system of sound recording or reproduction using two or more separate channels to produce a more realistic effect by capturing the spatial dimensions of a performance (the location of performers as well as their acoustic surroundings), used especially with high-fidelity recordings and reproduction systems ( monophonic ).

stereophonic

/ ˌstɪər-; ˌstɛrɪˈɒfənɪ; ˌstɪər-; ˌstɛrɪəˈfɒnɪk /

adjective

1. See quadraphonics, monophonic
   (of a system for recording, reproducing, or broadcasting sound) using two or more separate microphones to feed two or more loudspeakers through separate channels in order to give a spatial effect to the sound Often shortened tostereo Compare monophonic quadraphonics

Derived Forms

• ˌstereoˈphonically, adverb
• stereophony, noun

Other Words From

• stere·o·phoni·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of stereophonic¹

First recorded in 1935–40; stereo- + phon(o)- + -ic

Example Sentences

Nick's hobby was music, and he treasured his second-hand stereophonic unit and collection of tapes.

From Project Gutenberg

A thing as big as wall TV in full color and stereophonic sound must be the talk of the town.

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