1. an electronic device or computer program that records and plays back musical sequences
Usage: music technology
2. a device that controls the order or timing of operations in a system
Usage: technical
3. a machine that determines the order of chemical units in DNA or proteins
Usage: biology; genetics

Examples

• The musician used a digital sequencer to create complex drum patterns.
• She programmed the sequencer to loop the bass line throughout the song.
• The washing machine’s sequencer controls the timing of each cycle.
• Scientists used a DNA sequencer to analyze the genetic sample.
• The sequencer automatically advances to the next step in the process.
• Modern sequencers can store hundreds of different musical patterns.
• The laboratory purchased a new protein sequencer for research.