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

Here, in the middle of the descending theater floor and surrounded by an intimate circle of seated spectators, Jelinek manipulated the high, rounded pitches of a modular synthesizer to resemble the whistle of a dropping bomb. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025

Wyffels co-wrote and played multiple instruments — including piano, flute, synthesizer and more — on songs from Perfume Genius’ last five albums, including Too Bright, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately and Ugly Season. —Stephen Daw, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025

Host a challenge forum with a proponent, a skeptic, and a synthesizer. —Curt Steinhorst, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

But drum machines and synthesizers began replacing live instrumentation. —Chris Almeida, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 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)