Extended play record: meaning, definitions and examples
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extended play record
[ ɪkˈstɛndɪd pleɪ ˈrɛkɔrd ]
music
An extended play record, often referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single, but is usually shorter than an album. EPs are typically used as a way for artists to release new music or experiment with different styles without committing to a full-length album.
Synonyms
EP, extended play, mini-album
Examples of usage
- Her latest release is an EP featuring five tracks.
- The band decided to put out an EP before their full album.
Translations
Translations of the word "extended play record" in other languages:
🇵🇹 disco de reprodução estendida
🇮🇳 विस्तारित प्ले रिकॉर्ड
🇩🇪 Extended Play Schallplatte
🇮🇩 rekaman putar panjang
🇺🇦 розширений програвач
🇵🇱 rozszerzona płyta
🇯🇵 エクステンデッドプレイレコード
🇫🇷 disque à lecture prolongée
🇪🇸 disco de reproducción extendida
🇹🇷 uzatılmış oynatma kaydı
🇰🇷 연장 재생 레코드
🇸🇦 سجل التشغيل الممتد
🇨🇿 rozšířená přehrávka
🇸🇰 rozšírená prehrávka
🇨🇳 扩展播放记录
🇸🇮 razširjena plošča
🇮🇸 útvíkkuð spilunarskrá
🇰🇿 кеңейтілген ойнатылатын жазба
🇬🇪 გაფართოებული პლეი ჩანაწერი
🇦🇿 uzadılmış oynatma yazısı
🇲🇽 disco de reproducción extendida
Word origin
The concept of EPs dates back to the 1950s when they were used as a marketing tool to promote singles or albums. As technology advanced, EPs became more popular among independent artists and bands looking to showcase their work in a shorter format. Today, EPs continue to be a common way for musicians to release new music and connect with their audience.