Discography: meaning, definitions and examples
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discography
[ dษชsหkษษกrษfi ]
music collection
A discography is a comprehensive list of recordings by a particular musician, band, or composer, including their albums, singles, and other releases. It serves as a catalog of an artist's work, detailing the year of release, track listings, and associated labels. Discographies can also include contributions to compilations, soundtracks, and collaborations with other artists. This term is commonly used in the music industry to track an artist's evolution and the progression of their musical style over time.
Synonyms
album collection, music catalog, record list
Examples of usage
- Her discography includes several chart-topping albums.
- Fans are eager to explore his entire discography.
- The band's discography showcases their growth as musicians.
Translations
Translations of the word "discography" in other languages:
๐ต๐น discografia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฟเคธเฅเคเฅเคเฅเคฐเคพเคซเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Diskografie
๐ฎ๐ฉ diskografi
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะธัะบะพะณัะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ dyskografia
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃในใณใฐใฉใใฃ
๐ซ๐ท discographie
๐ช๐ธ discografรญa
๐น๐ท diskografi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ค์ฝ๊ทธ๋ํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูุณููุบุฑุงููุง
๐จ๐ฟ diskografie
๐ธ๐ฐ diskografia
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑ็็ฎๅฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ diskografija
๐ฎ๐ธ diskรณgrafรญa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะธัะบะพะณัะฐัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแ แแคแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ diskoqrafiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ discografรญa
Etymology
The word 'discography' originates from the combination of 'disco-' which is derived from 'disc' referring to phonograph records, and '-graphy' from the Greek 'graphia' meaning writing or representation. The term began to be used in the mid-20th century, particularly with the rise of the recording industry and as music became more widely distributed and accessible to the public. As vinyl records, tapes, and later CDs became prevalent, the need for a systematic way to catalog the work of artists emerged. Discographies not only honor the contributions of musicians but also serve as an important resource for fans, historians, and researchers interested in the numeric and artistic progress of music over the decades. Each entry can reflect the cultural and artistic landscape of its time, making discographies a crucial component of music history.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,206 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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