A turntable is a device used to play vinyl records. It consists of a platter that rotates at a constant speed, a tonearm that holds the stylus, and a cartridge that converts the vibrations of the stylus into an electrical signal. Turntables are used by DJs to mix and scratch records, and by audiophiles to listen to music.
Turntables have been around for over 100 years, and they have played a major role in the development of popular music. In the early days of recorded music, turntables were used to play 78 rpm records. In the 1950s, the 33 rpm LP record was introduced, and turntables became even more popular. In the 1970s, DJs began using turntables to mix and scratch records, and turntabling became a major part of hip hop culture.
