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Meanings of stereo in English

Russian
стерео
Portuguese
estereofonia
Spanish
estereofonia
Catalan
so estèreo
Wikidata

Method of sound reproduction that creates an illusion of multi-directional audible perspective.

Related terms
стерео
Wikidata

Designating sound transmission from two sources through two channels.

Related terms
Portuguese
estereofonia
Catalan
sistema estereofònic
Spanish
estéreo

Reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound.

estereofonia
Catalan
fotografia en relleu

Two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together.

fotografia en relleu
Synonyms
Examples for "stereophony"
Examples for "stereophony"
1
A violin concerto by Mozart was playing softly on the stereo system.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
2
The stereo system was state of the art, though not an expensive brand.
Storm front
3
Look for a nicer stereo system and improved HVAC as well.
Wired
4
A wall unit crammed with a high-end stereo system and hundreds of CDs.
Secret of the seventh son
5
Well, as you can see, the stereo system is pretty out of date.
Wired
Usage of stereo in English
1
Mono versus stereo; CD quality, cassette tape quality, or cell phone quality
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2
The result is balanced audio with audible bass and great stereo separation.
The Verge
3
The stereo speakers are very good for a smartphone or small tablet.
The Guardian
4
Sound quality of this sort from a car stereo is one thing.
BBC
5
I believe it was stereo and then they brought it into mono.
Wired
6
And if you buy a stereo, you're going to get great sound.
The new yorker
7
Apple tweaked its speakers to deliver stereo sound for the first time.
Wired
8
Then the other electronics: CD players, stereo components, the Xbox computer games.
Acts of nature
9
The stereo house was open, and the little shops were brightly lighted.
Badge of Infamy
10
I set down the stereo, facing its speakers toward the closed door.
John Dies at the End
11
He ain't liked you since you fucked up his stereo that time.
Knockemstiff
12
Clark glared at the stereo for a moment, then burst out laughing.
Dead air
13
A stereo-hearer, holding a large ghetto blaster on his lap, spoke up.
The Big U
14
Appropriately, the heart of the 'Inspired by Music' Wraith is its stereo.
BBC
15
A techno song suddenly blared over a portable stereo someone had brought.
Two Truths and a Lie
16
A car rolled past, the bass from its stereo rippling through him.
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