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Turntables, also known as record players or simply turntables, are devices used to play vinyl records. They consist of a platter that rotates at a steady speed, a tonearm with a cartridge at the end that touches the record to read the audio information, and a means of controlling the speed of the platter. In music, turntables are often used by DJs to mix and scratch different tracks together, creating a new sound. This technique is especially popular in genres like hip-hop, dubstep, and drum and bass.