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Definition of stereo - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
music playbackDated two-channel sound setup, especially a record or tape playing unitDated
- They listened to the album on a stereo in the living room.
2.
photographyTECH. stereoscopic photographyTECH.
- He is interested in stereo photography.
Adjective
1.
sound systemrelated to sound played through two speakers
- The stereo speakers enhanced the concert experience.
2.
dual natureinvolving or using two sources or two aspects
- The stereo approach to the problem was more effective..
3.
filmTECH. pertaining to images creating a 3D effectTECH.
- The stereo images made the scene look realistic.
Expressions with stereo
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set of equipment for playing recorded music
He turned up the stereo system to enjoy his favorite album.
sound system in a car for playing music or radio
He upgraded his car stereo to get better bass.
pair of earpieces that play two separate sound channels to the listener
She bought new stereo headphones for listening to music on the bus.
sound track stored in two channels giving a spatial listening effect
The band released a new stereo recording of their classic album.
using two channels for sound to create direction
The concert was broadcast in stereo sound.
photography creating images with depth using two photos
Stereo photography enhances the depth of the landscape.
microscope with two eyepieces for three-dimensional viewing
The biologist used a stereo microscope to examine the insect's anatomy.
small music player used alone, often with headphones
He listened to music on his personal stereo while jogging.
Origin of stereo
Greek, stereos (solid)
Terms with stereo included in their meaning
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furniture
cabinet for home entertainment equipment like TV or stereo
audio
spread sound across a stereo field
final product
final stereo track from multitrack recording
audio
control in audio mixing for stereo balance
audio control
control adjusting stereo sound balance between channels
Examples of stereo in a sentence
The old car stereo still plays cassette tapes perfectly. The gallery displayed a collection of stereo images. He bought a vintage camera for stereo shots. The stereo sound filled the entire room. She bought a stereo system for her living room. The stereo sound system enhanced the movie experience.
They used a stereo microscope for the experiment. The director filmed the chase in stereo. Stereo footage gave the audience a sense of depth.
View all translations of stereo
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- French:chaîne stéréo, stéréophonique, ...
- German:Stereoanlage, stereophon, ...
- Italian:stereo, stereoscopico, ...
- Spanish:equipo de música, estereoscópico, ...
- Portuguese:estéreo, estereofônico, ...
- Chinese:立体声音响, 双声道, ...
- Japanese:ステレオ, ステレオの, ...
- Arabic:جِهازُ اسْتِرْيو, سْتِيرِيُو, ...
- Hebrew:סְטֵרֵיאוֹ, סְטֶרֵאוֹ, ...
- Russian:стереосистема, двойной, ...
- Ukrainian:стереосистема, стерео, ...
- Hindi:स्टीरियो, ध्वनि प्रणाली, ...
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