1. the pivoted arm of a record player that holds the cartridge and stylus

Examples

• The tonearm automatically lifted when the record finished playing.
• He carefully adjusted the tonearm to reduce tracking force.
• The vintage turntable featured a heavy tonearm for better stability.
• She gently placed the tonearm on the outer edge of the vinyl record.
• The audiophile upgraded to a carbon fiber tonearm for improved sound quality.
• The tonearm’s counterweight needed calibration for optimal performance.