Album

Definition

Album is a noun that typically refers to a collection of recorded music released as a single unit on CD, vinyl, or digital formats. It can also mean a book or binder used to store photographs, stamps, or other items.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈælbəm/
• Respelling: AL-buhm

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈælbəm/
• Respelling: AL-buhm

Etymology

The word "album" originates from the Latin "album," meaning "white" or "blank tablet." The term was first used in English in the 17th century to refer to a blank book or register and later came to denote a collection of recorded music in the 20th century.

Derivatives

• Albumen (noun)
• Albumin (noun)
• Albumenize (verb)
• Subalbum (noun)
• Albumish (adjective, informal)

Synonyms

• Collection
• Record
• Compilation

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "album" is commonly used in the music industry to describe a collection of songs. For example, "The artist released a new album this year," or "She keeps her photo album organized by year."

Related Terms

• Record: An audio recording of music, typically released as an album or single.
• Compilation: A collection of various songs or tracks, often from different sources.
• Track: An individual song or recording within an album.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A collection of recorded music released as a single unit: Refers to a set of songs or pieces of music issued as one collection.
  • Example: "The band’s latest album includes 10 new tracks."
• A book for storing photographs, stamps, or other items: Used to describe a book or binder that organizes and displays a collection.
  • Example: "She looked through her childhood photo album."
• A blank book or register: Refers to an older use, denoting a book with blank pages for keeping notes or records.
  • Example: "The guest signed the wedding album."