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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

vegas mode

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.21 in modern English

Syllables
ve-g-as -mode
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A testing/demonstration mode of mixing consoles where the controls methodically move by themselves. It is used both to create a visual spectacle and to prove that controls are not malfunctioning.

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Vegas, mode.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Named after Las Vegas, because the city is known for having signs and slot machines with flashing lights.

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Music.

Frequently Paired Words

blinkenlights

Questions

What does vegas mode mean?
A testing/demonstration mode of mixing consoles where the controls methodically move by themselves. It is used both to create a visual spectacle and to prove that controls are not malfunctioning.
Where does vegas mode come from?
Named after Las Vegas, because the city is known for having signs and slot machines with flashing lights.

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