phonophile

/ˌfɒnoʊˈfaɪl/ or /fɑnəˈfaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has a strong enthusiasm or love for phonography, sound, or audio technology.

“She’s a self-proclaimed phonophile with a vast collection of vinyl records.”

2. noun

A person who is a lover of sound, particularly in its physical properties.

“He’s a phonophile who can distinguish between different types of resonance in music.”

Synonyms

  • audiophile
  • sonophile

Antonyms

  • audiophobe