Patent Document ID: 4613985
Application ID: 06218753

Base Claim:
1. A synthesizer comprising: central processor means for receiving word codes or melody program codes and for outputting signals controlling said synthesizer; memory means for storing data representing sequences of sound synthesis for each of a plurality of words and melodies which may be synthesized by said synthesizer; word generator means for providing audible indications of words in the form of synthesized sounds; and melody generator means for providing audible indications of melodies in the form of synthesized sounds, means responsive to said central processor means for fetching first data representing the sequence of sound synthesis of at least one word from said memory means and for providing said first data to said word generator means; and means responsive to said central processor means for fetching second data representing the sequence of sound synthesis of at least one melody from said memory means and for providing said second data to said melody generator means.

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Claim 3:
3. A synthesizer as defined in claim 1 wherein said memory means stores pitch data and duration data for generation of melodies.