synthesiser

Other forms: synthesisers

Definitions of synthesiser
  1. noun
    (music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instruments
    synonyms: synthesizer
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    type of:
    electronic instrument, electronic musical instrument
    a musical instrument that generates sounds electronically
    keyboard instrument
    a musical instrument that is played by means of a keyboard
  2. noun
    an intellectual who synthesizes or uses synthetic methods
    synonyms: synthesist, synthesizer
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    type of:
    intellect, intellectual
    a person who uses the mind creatively
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