Gramophones are a type of vintage music player that was popular in the early 20th century. However, over the years, the technology has gone through significant transformations, and new terms have been introduced to describe similar products. Some synonyms for the word "gramophones" include phonographs, turntables, record players, or vinyl players. These names refer to music playing devices that function by rotating a disk or record, containing an etched audio groove. Although gramophones are no longer widely used, they remain a fascination for some music lovers who cherish the nostalgic feel that comes with playing vinyl.