turntable
noun
turn·ta·ble
ˈtərn-ˌtā-bəl 
: a revolvable platform: such as
a
: a rotating platform that carries a phonograph record
b
: a platform with a track for turning wheeled vehicles (such as locomotives)
c
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That winds up on July 4th with a free concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with a concert anchored by Hip-Hop artist LL COOL J and DJ Z-Trip on the turntables.
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Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
This musical maneuvering is especially noticeable, Desplat points out, because the only music the characters hear comes directly from tracks by the other artists — played through radios, bands and turntables visible on screen.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 9 June 2025
When set in motion on a rotating turntable, the sculptures produce the sense that the acrylic lines—rather than the cone—are moving.
—Marina Isgro, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Founded by Jonathan Blanchard, JB’s Record Lounge offers a deep collection of jazz, soul, Afrobeat, and rare finds—plus turntables and gear for budding collectors.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 17 June 2025
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Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
This musical maneuvering is especially noticeable, Desplat points out, because the only music the characters hear comes directly from tracks by the other artists — played through radios, bands and turntables visible on screen.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 9 June 2025
When set in motion on a rotating turntable, the sculptures produce the sense that the acrylic lines—rather than the cone—are moving.
—Marina Isgro, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Founded by Jonathan Blanchard, JB’s Record Lounge offers a deep collection of jazz, soul, Afrobeat, and rare finds—plus turntables and gear for budding collectors.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 17 June 2025
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“Turntable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turntable. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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turntable
noun
turn·ta·ble
-ˌtā-bəl
1
: a platform that can be turned around
2
: a round flat plate that turns a phonograph record
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