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Definition of talkbox

talkbox

/ˈtɔːk.bɑːks/
talk · box
Plural:talkboxes
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talkbox Lexical Profile

talkbox Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An electronic effects unit that allows a musician to modify the sound of a musical instrument by shaping its frequency content using their vocal tract, typically via a plastic tube placed in the mouth.

Example

"During the iconic guitar solo, the performer used a talkbox to create a distinctive, vowel-like robotic singing effect."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with a vocoder; however, a talkbox mechanically directs instrument sound into the performer's mouth via a plastic tube, whereas a vocoder uses electronic filters to analyze and synthesize a vocal signal.

• Nearby Words

talkatively
talkativeness
talkback
talkbox
talker
talkfest
talkie

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'talk' and 'box', coined in the mid-20th century to describe the device's function of making an instrument 'speak', and heavily popularized in 1970s rock and funk music.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Talkbox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/talkbox
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