Phonograph (noun)

A machine for recording and reproducing sound by means of a stylus that traces a spiral groove on a rotating disc or cylinder.

Origin:

The word 'phonograph' is derived from the greek words 'phōnē' meaning 'voice or sound' and 'graphein' meaning 'to write'. it was first used in the late 19th century to describe thomas edison's invention for recording and reproducing sound.

Examples:

1. The phonograph was one of Thomas Edison's most important inventions.
2. Many early phonographs were powered by a hand-crank and required the use of large heavy discs.
3. The introduction of the phonograph revolutionized the music industry, allowing for the mass production and distribution of recorded music.
4. Vinyl records are still used today as a medium for playing music on phonographs.
5. The phonograph inspired many other inventions, including the radio and the compact disc player.