nounmasculinepl: phonographs
fonógrafo
1. An early sound recording and playback device that uses a stylus to read grooves on a rotating cylinder or disc
Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877.
Thomas Edison inventou o fonógrafo em 1877.
2. A record player; a device for playing recorded music from vinyl records
My grandfather still listens to his favorite songs on an old phonograph.
Meu avô ainda escuta suas músicas favoritas em um fonógrafo antigo.
3. Any device that records or reproduces sound mechanically
The museum displays a collection of vintage phonographs from the early 1900s.
O museu exibe uma coleção de fonógrafos vintage do início dos anos 1900.
The phonograph holds significant historical importance in both American and Brazilian culture as a revolutionary technology that transformed entertainment and music consumption. In the USA, it represents a pivotal moment in technological innovation, while in Brazil and Portugal, it's often viewed as a nostalgic artifact of the early 20th century. Vintage phonographs have become collectible items and symbols of analog audio appreciation.
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