The compilation
Example: The compilation features rare tracks from the 1980s punk scene.
Definition
"The compilation" in music refers to a collection of songs or tracks brought together into one album or playlist, often featuring works from various artists or sources, typically curated around a theme, genre, or time period.
Etymology
The word "compilation" comes from the Latin 'compilare,' meaning 'to gather or collect.' In music, it evolved to describe albums that gather various tracks, often from different artists or recordings, into a single collection. Did you know? The practice of compilation albums became especially popular with the rise of cassette tapes and CDs.
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"The compilation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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