The record
Example: I bought the record with my favorite songs yesterday.
Definition
"The record" in music refers to a physical medium, typically a vinyl disc, used to store and play back sound recordings. It contains grooves that encode music or other audio, allowing listeners to enjoy songs when played on a turntable or record player.
Translations
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el disco -
het album -
el disc -
le disque -
die Schallplatte
Etymology
The term "the record" comes from the Latin word 'recordari,' meaning 'to remember.' Originally, it referred to the act of remembering or recounting events. Over time, it came to denote a physical medium that 'records' sound, preserving music for playback. Did you know vinyl records became widely popular in the mid-20th century, becoming iconic in music culture?
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"The record" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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