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A synthesizer, often shortened to synth, is an electronic musical instrument that generates audio signals. It creates sounds through a variety of methods, most commonly by synthesizing waveforms. These waveforms, such as sine, square, sawtooth, and triangle waves, can then be manipulated to produce a wide range of timbres. Synthesizers typically feature a keyboard interface, though some are controlled by other means like sequencers or computer software.

The core components of a traditional analog synthesizer include oscillators, which generate the initial waveforms, and filters, which shape the tonal characteristics of the sound by removing or boosting certain frequencies. Amplifiers control the volume, and envelope generators shape how the sound evolves over time, affecting its attack, decay, sustain, and release. Modern digital synthesizers employ similar principles but utilize digital signal processing to achieve greater flexibility and a wider sonic palette.

Synthesizers have played a crucial role in the development of numerous music genres, from early electronic pioneers and progressive rock to disco, new wave, techno, and hip-hop. They offer musicians a vast array of sonic possibilities beyond traditional acoustic instruments, allowing for the creation of entirely new sounds and textures. Their influence continues to be felt across the contemporary music landscape.