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MONOPHONIQUE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Music
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- monophonic synthesizer
1, record 1, English, monophonic%20synthesizer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- monophonic synth 2, record 1, English, monophonic%20synth
correct, familiar
- monosynth 3, record 1, English, monosynth
correct, familiar
- mono synthesizer 4, record 1, English, mono%20synthesizer
correct, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... synthesizers that can play only one note at a time are called "monophonic," versus "polyphonic" synthesizers that can play two or more notes at once. These are sometimes called "monosynths" or "polysynths" for short. 3, record 1, English, - monophonic%20synthesizer
Record 1, Key term(s)
- monophonic synthesiser
- mono synth
- mono synthesiser
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Musique électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- synthétiseur monophonique
1, record 1, French, synth%C3%A9tiseur%20monophonique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- synthé monophonique 2, record 1, French, synth%C3%A9%20monophonique
correct, masculine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- monophonic reproduction
1, record 2, English, monophonic%20reproduction
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lecture monophonique
1, record 2, French, lecture%20monophonique
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lecture effectuée par une tête de lecture dite monophonique et sur un type d'appareil correspondant. 2, record 2, French, - lecture%20monophonique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-07-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- monophonic record
1, record 3, English, monophonic%20record
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- enregistrement monophonique sur disque
1, record 3, French, enregistrement%20monophonique%20sur%20disque
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- monophonic recording
1, record 4, English, monophonic%20recording
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- enregistrement monophonique
1, record 4, French, enregistrement%20monophonique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-08-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- monophonic
1, record 5, English, monophonic
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- monaural 2, record 5, English, monaural
correct
- mono 3, record 5, English, mono
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertaining to sound that is transmitted, recorded, or heard over a single path. 4, record 5, English, - monophonic
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Full Power Balanced 250M Power Amplifier is designed for the demanding audiophile who prefers monaural operation and the home theater enthusiast who wants superior sound and system flexibility. It is an ideal amplifier for those who appreciate the special appeal of monaural power amplification and want the sonic advantages that Krell Full Power Balanced technology provides. 5, record 5, English, - monophonic
Record 5, Key term(s)
- one-channel
- single-channel
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- monophonique
1, record 5, French, monophonique
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- monaural 2, record 5, French, monaural
see observation
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui comporte un seul canal d'amplification (en parlant d'un système électro-acoustique) et ne put donner l'impression de relief sonore (opposé à stéréophonique). 1, record 5, French, - monophonique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le disque, qui est fabriqué maintenant en vinyle, est capable de reproduire toute la gamme de fréquence audible. En 1930, l'ingénieur anglais Blumlein travaille sur la stéréophonie. L'industrie du disque n'adopte l'idée qu'en 1958, où le disque enregistre les deux signaux (gauche et droit, chacun sur une paroi du sillon) en conservant la compatibilité avec le système monaural. 3, record 5, French, - monophonique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'emploi du terme «monaural» dans ce sens est déconseillé par l'O.L.F. 4, record 5, French, - monophonique
Record 5, Key term(s)
- à une voie
- monocanal
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-09-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Prostheses
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- monaural hearing aid 1, record 6, English, monaural%20hearing%20aid
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prothèses
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- prothèse monauriculaire
1, record 6, French, proth%C3%A8se%20monauriculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- appareil monaural 1, record 6, French, appareil%20monaural
correct, masculine noun
- appareillage monophonique 2, record 6, French, appareillage%20monophonique
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La voix de l'enfant appareillé en stéréophonie est infiniment meilleure que celle d'un enfant appareillé avec une prothèse monauriculaire. 3, record 6, French, - proth%C3%A8se%20monauriculaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-04-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- monaural receiver
1, record 7, English, monaural%20receiver
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- récepteur monophonique
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9cepteur%20monophonique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-10-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radiotelephony
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mono channel
1, record 8, English, mono%20channel
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- canal monophonique
1, record 8, French, canal%20monophonique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-06-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- monophonic plug 1, record 9, English, monophonic%20plug
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fiche monophonique 1, record 9, French, fiche%20monophonique
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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