— stereophonically , adv.
/ster'ee euh fon"ik, stear'-/ , adj.
pertaining to a system of sound recording or reproduction using two or more separate channels to produce a more realistic effect by capturing the spatial dimensions of a performance (the location of performers as well as their acoustic surroundings), used esp. with high-fidelity recordings and reproduction systems (opposed to monophonic ). Cf. quadraphonic .
[ 1935-40; STEREO- + PHON(O)- + -IC ]