The album
Example: The album compiles related content into collection
Definition
"The album" refers to a collection of related audio recordings or images compiled into a single, organized set. It is often used to describe a music album containing songs or a photo album containing photographs, serving as a cohesive unit for easy access and presentation.
Etymology
The term "the album" originates from the Latin word 'album,' meaning 'white tablet or blank,' which referred to a flat surface used for public notices. Over time, it evolved to mean a book or collection where items such as music tracks or photographs are gathered. Did you know albums were initially blank books for inscriptions before becoming collections of art or sound?
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"The album" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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