De single
Example: De single van de band stond wekenlang bovenaan de hitlijst.
Definition
"De single" refers to a music release that typically features one main song intended for radio play or promotion, often released separately from an album. It is commonly used to highlight a band's or artist's most popular or significant track at a given time.
Etymology
The term "de single" in Dutch is directly borrowed from the English word 'single,' which originally referred to a single record or song released separately. This borrowing reflects the international influence of English on music terminology, especially since singles became popular in the mid-20th century.
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"De single" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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