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Oscillator (noun)
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /osc-ill-a-tor/
What does Oscillator mean?
The part of a synth that generates a particular waveform (typically a sine, sawtooth, square or triangle).
Oscillator is the part of a synth that generates a particular waveform (typically a sine, sawtooth, square or triangle). An oscillator’s pitch can be changed based on notes or modulation.
Example sentence: “I used the oscillator to create it.”
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