Table

What is a table when DJing?

Turntable

A "table" is an essential disc jockey (DJ) tool for spinning and mixing vinyl records at a club or party. DJs use this device to manipulate the speed and direction of records, creating a seamless mix of beats from different songs.

The origins of the table can be traced back to the birth of hip-hop culture in the Bronx, where pioneers like DJ Kool Herc first perfected the art of "turntablism." Over the years, DJs have become the life of the party, from local nightclubs to massive music festivals, remixing and sampling tracks to keep the energy fresh and people dancing.

Example

man that dj was off the hook
yeah, he rocked those tables!
A DJ using a table at a nightclub
A DJ using a table at a nightclub

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Updated February 3, 2026

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