turntable
[/ˈtɜːrnteɪbəl/]
nounfemininepl: turntables / toca-discos (plural invariable)
toca-discos
1. A rotating circular platform used to play vinyl records, with a stylus that reads the grooves
He carefully placed the vinyl record on the turntable.
Ele colocou cuidadosamente o disco de vinil no toca-discos.
2. A rotating platform used in DJing to mix and scratch music records
The DJ used two turntables to blend the tracks seamlessly.
O DJ usou dois toca-discos para misturar as faixas perfeitamente.
3. A rotating platform in railways used to turn locomotives and train cars
The locomotive was rotated on the turntable to change direction.
A locomotiva foi girada no toca-discos da estação para mudar de direção.
In Brazil, turntables represent a connection to vinyl culture and hip-hop DJ traditions, particularly strong in São Paulo's music scene. The term 'toca-discos' is nostalgic for older generations who grew up with vinyl records, while younger Brazilians may use English 'turntable' or 'deck' in DJ contexts. In the USA, turntables have experienced a resurgence among music collectors and DJs despite digital alternatives.
NYC Slang
deck (in DJ culture)
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