A Victrola is a brand of phonograph, a device used to play recorded music from vinyl records. It was first introduced in the early 1900s by the Victor Talking Machine Company. Victrolas were popular for their ability to play music at home, featuring a large horn that amplified sound and a hand-cranked mechanism to spin the records. Over the years, Victrolas evolved in design and technology, becoming a symbol of early 20th-century music culture. They played a significant role in the spread of recorded music, allowing people to enjoy their favorite songs and artists, such as Enrico Caruso and Bing Crosby, in their living rooms.