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electrophone|ɪˈlɛktrəfəʊn|
[f. electro- + -phone.]
An instrument for transmitting sounds by means of electric currents. Hence eˈlectrophone v. trans., to transmit (a speech, etc.) by this instrument; electroˈphonic a., of or pertaining to an electrophone; also, (of music, sound) produced electronically; electroˈphonically adv.
1864Trans. R. Scottish Soc. Arts 185 (title) On the electrophone and some of its applications. By T. S. Wright. Ibid., The best form for a sonorous condenser or electrophone for the production of audible sounds by..induction currents. Ibid., The electrophonic relay had a further advantage also, that the most delicate apparatus might be used for the working of the relay. 1868Chambers's Encycl. X. 510/2 The electrophone may be adapted to the telephone. 1898Westm. Gaz. 22 July 5/1 People who could hear Melba, Jean de Reszke, and the rest through the electrophone. 1900Ibid. 13 Feb. 10/2 An electrophonically-heard sermon. 1904Ibid. 20 Jan. 8/2 The rapidity with which the words spoken by Mr. Chamberlain in the Guildhall were electrophoned to Langham-place. 1921Glasgow Herald 30 Mar. 9 By means of wireless and an electrophone device British troops on the Rhine are to be entertained at bi-weekly concerts. 1922Ibid. 22 Dec. 9 The Radio Association anticipates a popularity for wireless telephony far exceeding that of the electrophone. 1958Times Lit. Suppl. 4 July 372/5 The problems of structure, of rhythmic debility and of such future complications as electrophonic glissandi, which have been thrown up by the abandonment of key and the adoption of dodecaphony. 196020th Cent. Nov. 459 Electrophonic music has already threatened the performer of serious music. |