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The phonograph, invented by Thomas Edison in 1877, was the first device capable of both recording and playing back sound. It used a stylus to engrave sound waves onto a rotating cylinder coated with tinfoil. When the cylinder was played back, the stylus traced the grooves, reproducing the sound.

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How could you put 'phonograph' in a sentence?

The phonograph played softly, its needle skipped, then it was back on the groove again. There was a phonograph at the back of the club, it was playing miles davis. The phonograph is also know as the record player. The phonograph is a device that plays sounds from wax. If you do not know what a phonograph is then look it up on wikipedia.


Who invented the movie projector and the phonograph?

The movie projector: The "lumiere" brothers (French). As for the phonograph, I dont know.


Why was the phonograph invented?

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What is the difference between a phonograph record and a phonograph?

a phonograph record is the vinyl (or shellac on glass or hard wax) disk or cylinder containing a sound recording.a phonograph is the machine for playing phonograph records.


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How many syllables in the word phonograph?

There are three syllables in the word "phonograph."


What was the first phonograph that Thomas Edison made?

the first phonograph it doesnt have a name or anything except phonograph


Where was the phonograph made?

The phonograph was made in October of 1877


What was a major invention of Thomas Edison's?

The phonograph.


How do you use the Phonograph?

you clik on the bag and then you click on the phonograph


What is the abbreviation for phonograph?

The abbreviation for phonograph is "phono."


How can you use the word phonograph in a sentence?

It is rare to see a phonograph now. A phonograph is also called a gramophone. A modern equivalent of a phonograph would be a CD player.