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microphoneMain Entry: mi·cro·phone Pronunciation: \ˈmī-krə-ˌfōn\ Function: noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: 1878 : an instrument whereby sound waves are caused to generate or modulate an electric current usually for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound (as speech or music) — mi·cro·phon·ic \ˌmī-krə-ˈfä-nik\ adjective
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