midi

CEFRB1

/ˈmɪdi/

noun · adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A system for sending musical notes between electronic instruments and computers.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A computerized music file in the MIDI format.

Examples

  • I'm just a raccoon with a PC and a MIDI keyboard.

  • MIDI channel number 10 is reserved for percussion.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A cultural region referring to the south of France; approximately corresponding to the regions where Occitan is or was spoken.

  2. A coat, skirt, or boot having such a hemline.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Having a hemline at mid-calf length.

More examples

In context

  • When you collect a group of MIDIs into an album, you can play them much like a CD, with repeat mode, random mode, and a programmed playlist.

  • The podules Acorn plans to release include network cards (for Econet and Ethernet), ROM cards containing application software, a MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) sound card, an extended I/O card, […]

  • Vogue recommends mixing midis – ie wearing the midi-boot with the midi-skirt – which is one option (very Marni), as is the current silhouette on the high street.

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

She chose a blank skirt that ended just below her knees.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French Midi (literally “south”).