De A-kant
Example: De A-kant van de plaat bevatte het populairste nummer.
Definition
"De A-kant" refers to the main side of a vinyl record or single that usually contains the most popular or promoted track. It contrasts with the B-side, which often features lesser-known or secondary songs. For example, "De A-kant van de plaat bevatte het populairste nummer."
Etymology
The term "de A-kant" comes from the practice of labeling the two sides of a vinyl record as A and B. The A-side was designated for the lead single, typically expected to be the hit, while the B-side contained additional tracks. This naming convention became standard in the music industry during the mid-20th century.
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"De A-kant" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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