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sampler

noun [C] (MUSIC)
 
 
/ˈsɑːm.plər/ US  /ˈsæm.plɚ/ specialized

Definition

a device that allows you to record parts of other people's songs and then use these parts to create new pieces of musicPop, rock and soulRecording sounds and images
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