vocoder
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of vocoder
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Martin spent the set switching among the saxophone, synths, the vocoder and doing live production.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2023
And with this track, they gave us a gem: another Herbie Hancock vocoder song!
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2023
By the time Walsh trotted out the vocoder for Henley’s “Those Shoes,” the crowd was as frenzied as you could have hoped, given the lateness of the hour and the average age of attendee.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2021
The new 10-song set features cinematic synthesizers, digital drums, sampling, a vocoder and other contemporary studio finery.
From Washington Times • Jun. 17, 2020
Mike switched off the vocoder, flipped his intercom to the temporary galley in the morgue, and ordered two breakfasts readied.
From Where I Wasn't Going by Richmond, Walt
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