noun
stereo sound; stereophonic sound
Refers to the audio format or technology, as opposed to mono. Often contrasted with モノラル.
See also: モノラル
この曲はステレオで録音されている。
This song is recorded in stereo.
noun
stereo system; stereo set; stereo player
Refers to the physical device or equipment for playing stereo sound.
新しいステレオを買った。
I bought a new stereo system.
noun-modifying (irregular)
stereo; stereophonic; stereoscopic
Prenominal use, modifying a noun to indicate stereo or stereoscopic capability. Common in compounds like ステレオ放送 (stereo broadcast) or ステレオ写真 (stereoscopic photo).
ステレオ放送で音楽を楽しむ。
Enjoy music via stereo broadcast.