Phonograph Needle
Definition: A phonograph needle, also known as a stylus, is a small, pointed piece of metal or other material that is used in a phonograph (an old device for playing music) to read the grooves on a vinyl record. When the needle moves along these grooves, it creates sound.
Usage Instructions: - The phonograph needle must be placed carefully on the record to avoid damaging it. - When using a phonograph, make sure the needle is clean and in good condition for the best sound quality.
Example Sentence: "She gently lowered the phonograph needle onto the record, and the music began to play."
Advanced Usage: - In modern music technology, "stylus" can refer to similar devices used in turntables and other audio equipment. - While phonographs are less common today, the concept of a stylus is also used in digital devices, like tablets, for drawing or writing.
Word Variants: - Stylus: This is a more general term that can refer to any pointed instrument used for writing or drawing. In the context of music, it is synonymous with phonograph needle. - Phonograph: This is the device that plays music from vinyl records.
Different Meanings: - In addition to its use in music, "stylus" can also refer to a pen-like tool used for drawing or writing on touchscreens or in art.
Synonyms: - Stylus - Needle (in the context of phonographs)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "phonograph needle," but you might hear phrases like "drop the needle," which means to put the needle on a record to start playing it.