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synth

American  
[sinth] / sɪnθ /

noun

  1. Informal. synthesizer.

  2. synthpop.


synth British  
/ sɪnθ /

noun

  1. short for synthesizer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Over a booming synth, the video shows the faces of the game's protagonists Jason and Lucia above its title, as well as additional characters due to appear in the sequel.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

The first track, “Drop Dead,” begins with synth pulses and synthetic drums in a way that immediately evokes the ’80s.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

“GAS STATION” pairs a frenetic synth melody reminiscent of Crystal Castles with lyrics about abandonment.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

That segment of the show largely stripped out the guitars to focus on clubby techno and nasty slashes of synth noise.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 12, 2026

That feeling peaked at a 2024 electroclash concert, which showcased a sound that fuses ‘80s synth pop, ‘90s techno and the brashness of punk.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 2026

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