Tonaufnahme
/ˈtoːnˌʔaʊ̯fˌnaːmə/
audio recording
Die Tonaufnahme des Interviews war von hoher Qualität.
The audio recording of the interview was of high quality.
Technology
technical
A recording of sound, typically for later playback or analysis.
Für das Podcast-Projekt benötigen wir mehrere Tonaufnahmen.
For the podcast project, we need several audio recordings.
Commonly used in contexts like journalism, broadcasting, or personal documentation.
Collocations
digitale Tonaufnahmedigital audio recordingprofessionelle Tonaufnahmeprofessional audio recordingTonaufnahme abspielento play back the audio recording
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'Videoaufnahme'
'Tonaufnahme' refers only to sound, while 'Videoaufnahme' includes both audio and visual recording.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Ton' (sound) and 'Aufnahme' (recording, capture), first attested in the early 20th century.
Usage Notes
Used interchangeably with 'Audioaufnahme' in modern contexts, though 'Tonaufnahme' remains more traditional.
Word Breakdown
Ton
sound
rootAufnahme
recording
rootDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch