stereo sound; stereophonic sound
Refers to the audio format or technology, as opposed to mono. Often contrasted with モノラル.
See also: モノラル
This song is recorded in stereo.
stereo system; stereo set; stereo player
Refers to the physical device or equipment for playing stereo sound.
I bought a new stereo system.
noun-modifying (irregular)
stereo; stereophonic; stereoscopic
Prenominal use, modifying a noun to indicate stereo or stereoscopic capability. Common in compounds like ステレオ放送 (stereo broadcast) or ステレオ写真 (stereoscopic photo).
Enjoy music via stereo broadcast.
I like listening to music on a stereo.
This program is a stereo broadcast.
stereotype (printing) · stereotype (social); cliché