synthesizer

noun

syn·​the·​siz·​er ˈsin(t)-thə-ˌsī-zər 

1

: one that synthesizes

an expert synthesizer of diverse views

2

: a usually computerized electronic apparatus for the production and control of sound (as for producing music)

Examples of synthesizer in a Sentence

The band used a synthesizer for the drumbeat.

Recent Examples on the Web

Jason Freeman, the former chair of Georgia Tech’s music school and one of the original forces behind the Guthman’s overhaul, recalled the example of Robert Moog, whose pioneering synthesizer had been used in studio settings for years before a version of his invention first appeared onstage. —Matthew Sherrill, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025

All of this is accompanied by a throbbing, repetitive, and mind-blanking score by Philip Glass that's heavy on brass, synthesizers, and basso profundo chanting. —Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025

The excitement filled the room as the spotlight focused on the stage, which featured a complete drum set, several amplifiers, microphones, a keyboard, and a synthesizer. —Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025

The showcase traces technology from the ‘50s until the dawn of the internet age and features more than 70 artists and more than 150 works, from psychedelic installations to home computers and video synthesizers. —Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for synthesizer

• advertiser
• analyser
• analyzer
• appetizer
• atomizer
• breathalyzer
• colonizer
• crystallizer
• digitizer
• equalizer
• fertilizer
• localizer

Kids Definition

synthesizer

noun

syn·​the·​siz·​er -ˌsī-zər 

1

: one that synthesizes

2

: a computer-controlled device that creates and modifies sound (as for producing music)