adapter

• Существительное, обозначающее устройство, позволяющее соединять или использовать вместе разные части оборудования, или человека, который адаптирует произведение для другого стиля исполнения.

A noun referring to a device that allows different pieces of equipment to be connected or used together, or a person who modifies a work for a different performance style.

1. Musical adapterB2formalart

   A musician who modifies a composition for specific voices, instruments, or a different performance style.

   Адаптер (музыкальный)

   • The adapter rearranged the symphony for a small jazz ensemble.
   • She worked as an adapter, turning classical pieces into modern arrangements.
   • The adapter's version of the opera was performed at the festival.

   Синонимыarrangerorchestratorsettertranscriber

2. Device for compatibilityA2formaltechnical

   A device that allows something to be used in a different way than originally intended or makes different pieces of equipment work together.

   Устройство для совместимости

   • I need a travel adapter to charge my phone in Europe.
   • The adapter connects the old printer to the new computer.
   • He bought a universal adapter for his headphones.

   Синонимыbridgeconnectorconvertercouplerdongleinterface