tonearm

noun

tone·​arm ˈtōn-ˌärm 

: the movable part of a phonograph or record player that carries the pickup and permits the needle to follow the record groove

Examples of tonearm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The see-through launch marks the debut of an all-new carbon-fiber tonearm; the piece comes with two counterweights, too. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 May 2025

Engineered for superior tracking, the tonearm has an adjustable VTA, azimuth adjustment, a finely adjustable string-type anti-skate mechanism and interchangeable counterweights for broader cartridge compatibility. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

The dynamic geometry of the tonearm, combined with its simple adjustment process, creates an optimal connection between the cartridge and the record surface. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025

Available in black or white, the system features 50W of power, Bluetooth connectivity (both input and turntable output), optical input, an Audio Technica cartridge mounted on a curved aluminum tonearm, two speed belt-drive and a wireless remote control. —Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tonearm

• firearm
• underarm
• alarm
• disarm
• forearm
• gendarme
• nonfarm
• rearm
• arm
• charm
• farm
• harm