Passage:

In the late 1800s, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, a device that could record and play back sound. This invention marked a turning point in how people experienced music and communication. Prior to this, music could only be heard live, and messages had to be written or spoken in person. Edison's phonograph made it possible to store sound and listen to it repeatedly, which eventually led to the creation of the music and recording industries as we know them today.



What is the significance of the phonograph in modern times, based on the passage?


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Responses

It led to the development of today's music and recording industries
It led to the development of today's music and recording industries

It stopped people from attending live performances
It stopped people from attending live performances

It inspired people to invent the telephone
It inspired people to invent the telephone

It was the first machine to use electricity

1 answer

The significance of the phonograph in modern times, based on the passage, is:

It led to the development of today's music and recording industries.