Synonyms for

Recording

Verb / rʌˈkɔ:rdɪŋ / / rɪˈkɔ:rdɪŋ / Another word for recording — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A recording is a copy of sounds or images that can be listened to or watched later.

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Common collocations

  • make a recording
  • listen to the recording
  • digital recording
  • audio recording
  • video recording
  • voice recording
  • save the recording
  • play the recording

Word family

verb record
adjective recordable

Usage note

As a noun, 'recording' refers to the act or result of capturing sound or video. As a verb, 'record' means to capture this information.

Example sentences

  1. I love listening to old recordings of my grandparents.
  2. The band made a recording of their new song.
  3. The teacher asked the students to make a recording of their presentation.
  4. I want to watch the recording of the game I missed.
  5. The recording of the audio book was done by a famous actor.

Quotes

  • A recording is very much like a photograph, but it captures not just the visual image but the sound of the moment as well. - David Byrne
  • A recording is a kind of photograph, but it's a photograph of the mind. - Alice Oswald
  • A recording has a life and takes on a life of its own. - John Prine

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