Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'synthesizer'

English Word: synthesizer

Key Russian Translations:

• синтезатор [sɨnʲtʲɪˈzatar] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical, musical, and scientific contexts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, as it involves vocabulary related to technology and music; requires familiarity with Russian noun declensions)

Pronunciation (Russian):

синтезатор: [sɨnʲtʲɪˈzatar]

Note on синтезатор: The stress falls on the third syllable ("za-"), which can be tricky for English speakers used to different stress patterns. The "ы" sound is a back vowel, similar to the 'i' in "bit" but more centralized.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: An electronic device that generates and manipulates sounds, especially in music production.

Translation(s) & Context:

• синтезатор - Used in formal and technical contexts, such as music technology or electronics discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Музыкант использует синтезатор для создания новых звуков.

  The musician uses a synthesizer to create new sounds.

• В студии есть современный синтезатор с множеством эффектов.

  In the studio, there is a modern synthesizer with many effects.

• Синтезатор стал неотъемлемой частью электронной музыки в 1980-х.

  The synthesizer became an integral part of electronic music in the 1980s.

• Для начинающих гитаристов синтезатор может быть полезным инструментом.

  For beginner guitarists, a synthesizer can be a useful tool.

• Инженер настраивает синтезатор перед концертом.

  The engineer is tuning the synthesizer before the concert.

Secondary Meaning: In a broader sense, a system or device that combines elements to form something new (e.g., in chemistry or philosophy).

Translation(s) & Context:

• синтезатор - Used metaphorically in scientific or abstract contexts, though less common than in music.

Usage Examples:

• В химии синтезатор используется для соединения молекул.

  In chemistry, a synthesizer is used to combine molecules.

• Философский синтезатор идей помогает в создании новых теорий.

  A philosophical synthesizer of ideas helps in creating new theories.

• Этот аппарат работает как синтезатор различных сигналов.

  This device functions as a synthesizer of various signals.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Синтезатор is a masculine noun (3rd declension in Russian). It follows regular noun inflection patterns, changing based on case and number. Below is a table of its declensions:

Note: As a borrowed word, it doesn't have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • синт (informal abbreviation for synthesizer in music contexts)
  • генератор (more general, implying a signal generator)
• Antonyms:
  • аналог (analog device, contrasting with digital synthesis)

Related Phrases:

• Электронный синтезатор - Electronic synthesizer (Common in music production contexts).
• Синтезатор звука - Sound synthesizer (Refers to devices manipulating audio signals).
• Цифровой синтезатор - Digital synthesizer (Used for modern, computer-based tools).

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "синтезатор" directly corresponds to the English "synthesizer" in technical and musical contexts, but it's primarily used in formal or professional settings. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing music or technology. When choosing between translations, "синтезатор" is the most precise for electronic devices, while "генератор" might be used for broader applications. Pay attention to case endings in sentences, as Russian requires nouns to agree with other elements grammatically.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "синтезатор" without proper declension, e.g., saying "Я купил синтезатор новый" instead of "Я купил новый синтезатор" (wrong word order and missing adjective agreement).

  Correct: "Я купил новый синтезатор." (Explanation: Adjectives must agree in case, number, and gender; here, "новый" is nominative masculine singular.)

• Error: Confusing it with "синтетика" (synthetics, like synthetic materials), leading to misuse in sentences.

  Correct: Use "синтезатор" only for devices, not materials. For example, don't say "Синтезатор одежды" (incorrect); instead, say "Синтетическая одежда" for synthetic clothing.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the synthesizer became iconic in the 1980s with the rise of Soviet electronic music, influenced by bands like "Аквариум" and later Western imports. It symbolizes innovation in music, especially during the era of technological advancement in the USSR, and is often associated with futuristic or experimental art forms.

Related Concepts:

• миди-контроллер (MIDI controller)
• самплер (sampler)
• электронный инструмент (electronic instrument)