Recorder

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɔrdər/

Definitions of recorder

noun a musical instrument of the flute family

Example Sentences

A1 I use a recorder to capture sounds.

A2 She bought a new recorder to record her music.

B1 The recorder is a useful tool for students learning a new language.

B2 The journalist used a digital recorder to interview the politician.

C1 The high-quality recorder produced crystal-clear audio recordings.

C2 The musician's recorder skills were unmatched in the orchestra.

Examples of recorder in a Sentence

formal The court reporter used a high-quality recorder to document the proceedings.

informal I borrowed a recorder from the library to record the lecture.

slang I need to grab my trusty recorder before we head out to the concert.

figurative Her memory is like a recorder, capturing every detail of the past.

Grammatical Forms of recorder

• past tense: recorded
• plural: recorders
• comparative: more recording
• superlative: most recording
• present tense: record
• future tense: will record
• perfect tense: have recorded
• continuous tense: is recording
• singular: recorder
• positive degree: record
• infinitive: to record
• gerund: recording
• participle: recording

Origin and Evolution of recorder

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'recorder' originated from Middle English 'recordour' which was borrowed from Old French 'recordeur' meaning 'one who keeps records'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'recorder' evolved to refer to a musical instrument used for recording music, as well as a device used for audio recording and playback.