talking book
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A talking book is an audio recording of a book being read aloud, designed originally for blind or visually impaired readers but now widely popular as audiobooks.
The term dates from early recording technology: The library has an extensive talking book collection.
Now largely replaced by "audiobook" in general usage.
Recorded oral narration
- narrationVerbal account delivery
- recordingCaptured audio or video
- mp3Compressed audio encoding
- playbackReproducing recorded media
download · streaming · digital · chapter · volume · narrator · voiceover · cassette
One who tells events
- voice actorPerformer behind animated characters
- performanceCarrying out a task
- character voicesPerformed vocal personas
- pacingRate of movement
tone · inflection · dramatization · full cast · accent · expression · delivery · interpretation
Having diminished sight
- blindLacking the sense of sight
- assistive technologyDisability-compensating devices and software
- screen readerProgram converting text to audio
- dyslexiaDifficulty processing written language
low vision · inclusive · adaptive · learning disability · accessible media · accommodation
Wearable speakers for ears
- speakerOne who talks
- earbudsTiny insertable audio devices
- hands-freeOperable without holding
- commuteRegular work travel
multitasking · bedtime · road trip · background · immersive · portable · on-the-go · walking
audiobook
Recorded oral narration
playback · download · streaming · digital · chapter · volume · narrator · voiceover · cassette · CD
narrator
One who tells events
- voice actorPerformer behind animated characters
- performanceCarrying out a task
- character voicesPerformed vocal personas
pacing · tone · inflection · dramatization · full cast · accent · expression · delivery · interpretation
visually impaired
Having diminished sight
- blindLacking the sense of sight
- assistive technologyDisability-compensating devices and software
- screen readerProgram converting text to audio
dyslexia · low vision · inclusive · adaptive · learning disability · accessible media · accommodation
headphones
Wearable speakers for ears
- speakerOne who talks
- earbudsTiny insertable audio devices
- hands-freeOperable without holding
commute · multitasking · bedtime · road trip · background · immersive · portable · on-the-go · walking
narrative
Account of events
novel · memoir · biography · anthology · saga · epic · mystery · thriller · romance · fantasy
- accessibilitywheelchair access, wheelchair sports, wheelchair ramp, adaptive skiing, accessibility features
- sci-fi/fantasy techholodeck, holonovel, datapad, tricorder, neural interface
talking bookpaper book
Non-digital bound publication
text · hardcover · paperback · silent reading · written word
talk, talking, talked, talks, talker, talkers, talkative, talkatively, talkativeness