recorder

[rɪˈkɔːdə(r)]

recorder Definition

• 1. a person or device that keeps a record of something
• 2. a musical instrument of the flute family, made of wood or plastic with eight finger holes and a whistle mouthpiece

Using recorder: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recorder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The meeting was attended by a recorder who took notes of the proceedings.

• Example

  The black box recorder in the airplane is used to investigate accidents.

• Example

  She played a beautiful tune on her recorder.

• Example

  The recorder is an easy instrument for beginners to learn.

recorder Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recorder

• chronicler
• logger
• flute
• notetaker

Phrases with recorder

• tape recorder

  a device for recording and playing back sound on magnetic tape

  Example

  I used a tape recorder to capture the sounds of nature during my camping trip.

• block recorder

  a person responsible for keeping track of the ownership of shares in a company

  Example

  The block recorder maintains the records of shareholders and their transactions.

• alto recorder

  a type of recorder that is larger than the soprano recorder and has a lower pitch

  Example

  The alto recorder is commonly used in baroque music.

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Summary: recorder in Brief

A 'recorder' [rɪˈkɔːdə(r)] can refer to a person or device that keeps a record of something, such as a meeting or airplane data. It can also refer to a musical instrument of the flute family, often used for beginners. Examples include 'The black box recorder in the airplane is used to investigate accidents.' and 'She played a beautiful tune on her recorder.'