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On a collaborative record where slurred Mandarin intersects with stuttering synths, the Chengdu rapper and his mentor interrogate the disconnect between social life and our internal worlds. James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026 Extra props here for the vivid contrast among the singers’ voices and for the Kool & the Gang-ish synth solo at the end. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 The band for his solo work now includes both sons, Spencer, and Sammy Tweedy on synths and keyboards, and is a vibrant, ongoing musical unit. Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026 Even as the track shifts its attention to the synth melody, the buds keep the bass clear while offering a bright, energetic sound for that synth. Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synth

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First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of synth was in 1976

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“Synth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synth. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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