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Phonogram

/ˈfoʊnəˌɡræm/noun
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A phonogram is a written symbol or character that represents a specific sound or group of sounds in language, forming the building blocks of alphabets and phonetic systems. In contemporary contexts, it also refers to a recorded sound, such as on a gramophone, illustrating how the term bridges ancient linguistic tools with modern audio technology.

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The earliest known phonogram recording, created by French inventor Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville in 1860, predates Thomas Edison's phonograph by 17 years and was a visual tracing of sound waves, not meant to be played back until it was rediscovered and digitized in 2008, revealing a faint human voice.

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