Talk:Recorder

Correct definition?
According to Wikipedia, there are at least a dozen meanings for the word "recorder"; are we sure this article uses the right one?

I personally doubt this because (1) a tape-recorder, being an electronic device, wouldn't work at or near Hogwarts and (2) the stated meaning depends on the user of the device just happening to have a tape of the cry of a werewolf — the latter is a bit too much of a contrived coincidence for me.

I suspect that the actual intended meaning of "recorder" in this context is "member of the flute family". Such a device, being non-electronic, would work around Hogwarts with no problems, and could concievably (given a skilled and knowledgeable user) be used to imitate a werewolf's cry. — RobertATfm (talk) 05:22, March 6, 2013 (UTC)