théâtrophone

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See also: theatrophone

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Noun

théâtrophone (uncountable)

  1. (dated) An early telephone technology allowing subscribers to listen to live opera and theatre performances.

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Theatrophone - Affiche de Jules Cheret

Etymology

First attested in 1881. A portmanteau/Blend of théâtre +‎ -o +‎ -phone.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /te.a.tʁɔ.fɔn/ ~ /te.ɑ.tʁɔ.fɔn/

Noun

théâtrophone m (plural théâtrophones)

  1. Théâtrophone.

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