Gramophone

A gramophone is an early device used to play recorded music. It works by reading grooves etched into a vinyl or shellac disc called a record. When the record spins on the turntable, a needle (stylus) rides in the grooves, converting the physical undulations into vibrations. These vibrations are amplified through mechanical components into sound that can be heard. The gramophone was one of the first practical means to listen to recorded music at home, and its design laid the foundation for modern record players and sound reproduction technology.