What does "capacitor microphone" mean?

microphone consisting of a capacitor with one plate fixed and the other forming the diaphragm moved by sound waves

What is a synonym for "capacitor microphone"?

Common synonyms include: capacitor mike, condenser microphone, condenser mike, condensers.

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microphone consisting of a capacitor with one plate fixed and the other forming the diaphragm moved by sound waves wordnet