recorder

Word parts

record + -er

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /riˈkɔː.də/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /riˈkɔr.dər/ or /rə-/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: re‧cord‧er

Noun

Singular recorder

Plural recorders

A recorder (musical instrument)

1. (countable) A recorder is something that can record video or sound.

   The tape recorder isn't used much anymore.

2. (countable) (music) A recorder is a musical instrument that people blow into to play.

   Most schools teach students how to play the recorder.