De opname
Example: De opname van het lied duurde de hele middag.
Definition
"De opname" in music refers to the process or result of recording a song or musical performance, capturing the sound onto a medium for reproduction and distribution. For example, "de opname van het lied" means the recording of the song, which can take several hours or more.
Etymology
The term "de opname" comes from Dutch, where "opname" is derived from the verb "opnemen," meaning 'to take up' or 'to record.' In music, it specifically refers to the act of capturing audio. Interestingly, "opname" can also mean admission or intake in other contexts, showing its broad use in Dutch.
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"De opname" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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