The B-side
Example: The B-side of the single has a great hidden track.
Definition
"The B-side" refers to the secondary side of a vinyl record or cassette single that typically contains a song considered less important or less commercially viable than the main track on the A-side. It often features hidden gems or experimental music.
Etymology
The term "the B-side" originated from the era of vinyl records and cassette singles, where records had two sides labeled A and B. The A-side usually featured the hit or primary song, while the B-side contained additional tracks. Did you know some B-sides became unexpectedly popular, sometimes even overshadowing the A-side?
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"The B-side" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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