synthesizer

/ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1

An electronic musical instrument that creates its sounds with electronics and generally is played via a keyboard.

2

An electronic instrument consisting of a module, or a set of modules, that creates its sounds with electronics and does not have any keyboard.

3

An electronic circuit that generates an electronic signal oscillation with accurate timing from a reference oscillator.

4

An electronic device that generates electronic signal patterns to test an electronic circuit.

5

A software program that allows a computer to be used as a musical instrument – virtual instrument

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing