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| audio |
sound that has been recorded, or the sound portion of a particular film, program, or broadcast. [1/4 definitions] |
| live2 |
being broadcast on television or radio at the same moment that the action is taking place. [1/4 definitions] |
| microphone |
a device that changes sound waves into electronic signals. Microphones are used to make sounds louder or to broadcast or record them. |
| off the air |
not broadcast on radio or television. |
| on the air |
broadcast on radio or television. |
| sound bite |
a short statement taken from a video or audio tape that is to be included in a later broadcast. |
| studio |
a special room or building in which films, music, radio, or television shows are produced or broadcast. [1/5 definitions] |
| telecast |
to broadcast by television. [2 definitions] |
| televise |
to broadcast or receive by television. |
| transmission |
the sending of radio waves; broadcast. [1/3 definitions] |
| transmit |
to make known or send out; broadcast. [1/3 definitions] |
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