Recording

/rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A sound or video that has been captured and stored for playback.
The recording of the concert was released as a live album.
An account or representation of something, typically in written or audio form.
She made a recording of her thoughts during the interview.
The action of capturing sound or images for later use.
The recording of the meeting was helpful for those who couldn't attend.
verb
The act of capturing and storing audio or video.
He is recording a podcast episode for his new series.
To make a written account of something.
The secretary is recording the minutes of the meeting.

Etymology

From the Latin 'recordare', meaning 'to remember, to recall'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

live recording
An audio or video recording made during a live performance.
recording artist
A musician or performer who records music.
field recording
Audio recorded in a natural environment outside a studio.

Related Words

record
To capture audio or visual content.
replay
To play back a recorded piece of audio or video.
mix
To combine different audio tracks into one recording.

Slang Meanings

Mic check
We did a mic check before starting the recording.
Cut
Let's make a cut there in the recording.