recorder
word
/ɹiˈkɔɹdɝ/
ri-KOR-dur
/ɹɪkˈɔːdɐ/
ri-KAW-duh
Definition
A recorder is a device used to record sound or video, or a musical instrument (a type of flute).
Usage & Nuances
'Recorder' can mean both a device (audio/video recording) and a simple woodwind musical instrument, especially used in schools. Be clear from context: 'voice recorder', 'video recorder', or 'play the recorder' (instrument). Rarely used for other types.
Spanish: grabadora - flauta dulcePortuguese (BR): gravador - flauta docePortuguese (PT): gravador - flauta doceChinese (Simplified): 录音机 - 竖笛Chinese (Traditional): 錄音機 - 直笛Hindi: रिकॉर्डर (आवाज़ रिकॉर्ड करने वाला) - बांसुरी (फ्लूट)Arabic: مسجل صوت - آلة تسجيل - مزمار (آلة موسيقية)Bengali: রেকর্ডার - বাঁশি (বাদ্যযন্ত্র) Russian: рекордер - блокфлейта (муз. инструмент)Japanese: レコーダー - リコーダー（楽器）Vietnamese: máy ghi âm - sáo recorder (nhạc cụ)Korean: 녹음기 - 리코더(악기)Turkish: kayıt cihazı - blokflüt (müzik aleti)Urdu: ریکارڈر - بانسری (موسیقی کا آلہ)Indonesian: perekam - recorder (alat musik)
Example Sentences
Can you hand me the recorder? I want to capture this conversation.
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My little brother plays songs on his recorder all day.
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Don't forget to hit record on the recorder before we start.
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I learned to play the recorder in school.
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The meeting was saved on the recorder.
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She bought a new recorder to record her lectures.
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