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Phonograph
The Phonograph is used to record sound and play it back. Was invented by Thomas Edison in America. -
Gramophone
The sounds were stored on a flat disc. Gramophone record, also called vinyl or phonograph record, a disc shaped analogue sound recording medium. Was invented by Emile Berliner in Washington. -
Tape recorder
Records sound in the form of a magnetic pattern on a long piece of tape. Was invented by Alexander in Germany. -
Cassette tapes
Smaller tapes meant that smaller tape recorders were made. Was invented by Fritz Pfleumer in Germany -
Walkmans
Could not record sound but they were an instant success. Was invented by engineers in Japan. -
Compact discs
The sound is recorded digitaly and is a serie of numbers. Was invented by the electronics companies in Philips -
Mobile Phone
Peoples listen to music on their computers or download music from the internet onto their mobile phones. Was invented by Eric Tigerstedt in Finland.
