intersperser

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

intersperse +‎ -er

Noun[edit]

intersperser (plural interspersers)

  1. A device for varying audio playback.
    • 1973, BM/E: The Magazine of Broadcast Management/Engineering:
      The CHANNEL CASTER is equipped with six inputs and an intersperser to mix music and ads or other spot announcements.
    • 1973 March 31, Billboard, volume 85, number 13, page 63:
      TERRIFIC EQUIPMENT SALE — TWO Ampex VIF International 450 playbacks with intersperser, plus rack. Perfect condition. Only $1,650, FOB Chicago.
    • 1976, TV Communications, volume 13, numbers 7-12, page 61:
      The Librarian, for the larger on-premise or music operator locations, is a complete background music center in a compact cabinet. It incorporates two Tape-Athon transports, solid state amplification and the electronic intersperser for varying music sequences and tempo.

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