synthesizer

Etymology

synthesize + -er

noun

1. (music) An electronic instrument that creates its sounds with electronics and generally is played via a keyboard.
2. (music) An electronic instrument consisting of a module, or a set of modules, that creates its sounds with electronics and does not have any keyboard.
3. (electronics) An electronic circuit that generates an electronic signal oscillation with accurate timing from a reference oscillator.
4. (electronics) An electronic device that generates electronic signal patterns to test an electronic circuit.
5. (software) A software program that allows a computer to be used as a musical instrument – virtual instrument