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45-rpm record [1 record]

Record 1 1996-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
CONT

Commercial phonograph records are made in four speeds, namely, 78 (approximately), 45, 33 1/3, and 16 2/3 rpm. The 78-rpm records are made in three diameters, 12, 10, and 7 in. The normal maximum playing times for full-width records are 5, 3 1/2, and 2 1/2 min, respectively. The 33 1/3-rpm records are made in three diameters, 12, 10, and 7 in. The normal maximum playing times are 25, 17, and 8 min, respectively. The 45-rpm records are made in a diameter of 7 in. and have a normal maximum playing time of 8 min. The 16 2/3-rpm records are made in a diameter of 7 in.

OBS

"RPM" stands for "revolutions per minute".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
DEF

Disque pour l'enregistrement et la reproduction du son existant en 3 diamètres et tournant à une vitesse de 45 rotations à la minute.

OBS

Les disques 45 tours qui ont un trou central plus grand sont dotés d'un centreur de 45 tours, accessoire utile qui les adapte. [cf. CHUTI, 1980, p. 170]

Spanish

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