To sample
Example: The band decided to sample old records for their new song.
Definition
"To sample" in music means to take a portion or snippet of a sound recording and reuse it in a different song or composition. Artists often sample beats, melodies, or vocals from older tracks to create new musical works with a familiar or innovative feel.
Etymology
The term "to sample" originates from the noun 'sample,' which comes from the Old French 'essample,' meaning 'example.' In music, it evolved to refer to taking a small piece or example of a sound recording. Did you know? Sampling became widely popular with the advent of digital technology in the late 20th century, transforming music production.
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"To sample" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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