There are several synonyms for the word "phonograph recording", which refers to a device used to record and reproduce sound. One popular synonym is "gramophone recording", which also describes a similar device invented in the late 19th century. Another synonym is "record", which refers to the vinyl discs that were commonly used for phonograph recordings in the early 20th century. Other synonyms for phonograph recording include "audio recording", "sound recording", and "music recording". Regardless of the term used, the invention of the phonograph recording revolutionized the music industry and paved the way for modern digital recording technologies.