Example: Die A-Kante auf der Schallplatte sorgt für den Start des Songs.
Definition
"Die A-Kante" refers to the raised edge or rim on a vinyl record's side A, which helps the needle start playing the song. It is a physical feature on the record that marks the beginning of the groove where the music is recorded.
The term "die A-Kante" comes from German, where 'A' denotes the side of the record traditionally containing the primary tracks, and 'Kante' means 'edge'. Together, they describe the edge on side A of a vinyl disc. Did you know that this edge is crucial for guiding the record player's needle to the correct starting point?
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