The EP
Example: The EP features four new songs from the indie band.
Definition
"The EP" is a music recording that contains more tracks than a single but is too short to qualify as a full album, typically featuring three to five songs. It offers listeners a concise collection of music from an artist or band.
Etymology
The term "the EP" stands for 'extended play,' originating in the mid-20th century to describe recordings longer than singles but shorter than full albums. It was coined during the vinyl record era, providing artists a format to release more music without producing a full LP.
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"The EP" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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