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Phonograph
1877, The first device to record and reproduce sound.
Gramophone
1887, Improved sound recording and playback quality.
Electric Guitar
1931, Revolutionized popular music with amplified sound.
Magnetic Tape Recording
1940s, Enabled high-quality recording and multi-tracking.
LP Record
1948, Allowed for longer recording times on vinyl.
Moog Synthesizer
1964, Introduced new electronic sounds to music.
Compact Cassette
1963, Portable and convenient method for music consumption.
Walkman
1979, Revolutionized personal music listening.
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)
1983, Standardized electronic communication between instruments.
CD (Compact Disc)
1982, Provided higher-quality digital audio recording.
MP3
1991, Revolutionized the compression of digital audio.
Auto-Tune
1997, Digital pitch-correction software became widely used.
iTunes Store
2003, Changed the way music was bought and distributed.
YouTube
2005, Became a significant platform for music videos and discovery.
Spotify
2008, Introduced streaming as a mainstream method of listening to music.
Apple Music
2015, Expanded Apple's role in streaming music services.
Dolby Atmos
2010s, Introduced immersive, 3D surround sound technology to music.
Smart Speakers
2010s, Combined voice control and streaming for easy music consumption.
Tidal
2014, Brought high-fidelity streaming to audiophiles.
Virtual Reality Concerts
2010s, Introduced new ways to experience live music.
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