Recording

Definition

The noun "recording" refers to the action or process of capturing sound, video, or data for later use. It can also denote the result of this process, such as an audio file or video.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb (present participle of "record")

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɔːr.dɪŋ/
• Respelling: ri-KOR-ding

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɔː.dɪŋ/
• Respelling: ri-KAW-ding

Etymology

The word "recording" originates from the Latin "recordari," meaning "to remember," derived from "re-" (again) and "cor" (heart, as the seat of memory). It entered Middle English through Old French and later evolved into its modern usage during the technological era of sound and video capture.

Derivatives

• Recorder (noun)
• Re-recording (noun/verb)
• Recording studio (noun)
• Pre-recording (noun)
• Recorded (adjective)

Synonyms

• Capture
• Documentation
• Taping

Antonyms

• Erasure
• Deletion
• None

Usage

The noun "recording" is widely used in contexts such as music production, video creation, and data storage. For example: "The recording of the concert was flawless," or "She is working on a recording for her new album." As a verb, it describes the act of capturing content, e.g., "He is recording the session."

Related Terms

• Archive: A collection of historical records or files.
• Playback: The action of playing a recording.
• Production: The process of creating or manufacturing content.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The action or process of capturing sound, video, or data: Refers to the method of preserving content for future use.
  • Example: "The recording of the lecture will be available online."
• A preserved audio or video file: Refers to the product resulting from capturing content.
  • Example: "He released a new recording of his latest song."

Verb

• The act of preserving audio, video, or data: Refers to the ongoing process of capturing content.
  • Example: "She is recording the podcast in her home studio."