A stereo attachment, also known as a PHONOGRAPH, is a device used to play back SOUND recordings. It is typically composed of a turntable, amplifier, and speakers. The term 'PHONOGRAPH' comes from the Greek words for 'SOUND' and 'WRITE, ' and it was first used in the late 19th century. Phonographs were initially used to record and play back music, but they have since been adapted for other uses such as playing back audio books and podcasts.