Monaural System

Pronunciation: /mɑːnɔrəl ˈsɪstəm/

Definitions of monaural system

noun A monaural system is a type of audio system that uses a single channel for sound reproduction, as opposed to a stereo system which uses two channels.

Example Sentences

A1 A monaural system uses a single audio channel.

A2 The monaural system in the old radio was not very clear.

B1 The museum guide explained how a monaural system works.

B2 A monaural system is often used in recording music from a single microphone.

C1 The monaural system was phased out in favor of stereo in the 1960s.

C2 Audiophiles debate the merits of monaural system versus stereo for listening to music.

Examples of monaural system in a Sentence

formal The monaural system is commonly used in older audio equipment.

informal My grandpa still prefers his monaural system over modern stereo systems.

slang I found a cool vintage monaural system at the thrift store.

figurative His monaural system of thinking limited his ability to see things from different perspectives.

Grammatical Forms of monaural system

• past tense: monaural system
• plural: monaural systems
• comparative: more monaural
• superlative: most monaural
• present tense: monaural system
• future tense: will be monaural system
• perfect tense: has been monaural system
• continuous tense: is being monaural system
• singular: monaural system
• positive degree: monaural system
• infinitive: to be monaural system
• gerund: being monaural system
• participle: monaural system

Origin and Evolution of monaural system

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'monaural system' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mono-' meaning 'single' and the word 'aural' referring to 'hearing'. It was coined to describe a sound system that uses a single channel for audio reproduction.

Evolution of the word: The term 'monaural system' was commonly used in the early to mid-20th century to refer to audio systems that utilized a single channel for sound reproduction. However, with the advancement of technology, the term has evolved to be less commonly used as stereo systems became more prevalent, offering a more immersive audio experience with multiple channels.