What is another word for pickup arm?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪkʌp ˈɑːm] (IPA) 
A pickup arm is an essential part of turntables, which allows the needle to pick up the sound from vinyl records. It is also known as a tonearm. However, there are multiple colloquial terms for pickup arms based on their shape, size, and design. One common synonym used for a pickup arm is the tonearm, which is primarily used in professional audio equipment. Another term is the stylus arm, which is used to describe the part of the arm that holds the needle touching the record's grooves. The wand is another term used for a pickup arm that telescopes out and folds back into the turntable's body. Lastly, an arm lifter or cue lever is a small mechanism that lifts the arm during the record's play.
