re·cord·ing
ri-ˈkȯr-diŋ 
plural recordings
1
: the process of recording something
The recording took place at the studio.
a recording session
2
: something that has been recorded
a recording of measurement data
especially
: a sequence of sounds or visual images stored in or played from a reproducible form
listening to early jazz recordings
watched a live recording of the concert
3
: something (such as a vinyl record or a digital file) on or in which a recording is stored : record entry 2 sense 4
organized the recordings by artist and genre
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Carlile remains with Low Country Sound/Elektra as her label for recordings and Sacks & Co. for publicity.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Dave Harries, an engineer who worked with the Beatles during many recording sessions in the 1960s, thinks the console played a vital role in their final sound and ultimate success.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
While many artists find their sanctuary in the recording studio, for Braxton, a seven-time Grammy winner, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of singing live.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The impressive property also features a long, gated driveway, a home theater, and a detached guest house and recording studio, per the listing, which was held by Branden Williams and Rayni Williams of The Beverly Hills Estates.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Carlile remains with Low Country Sound/Elektra as her label for recordings and Sacks & Co. for publicity.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Dave Harries, an engineer who worked with the Beatles during many recording sessions in the 1960s, thinks the console played a vital role in their final sound and ultimate success.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
While many artists find their sanctuary in the recording studio, for Braxton, a seven-time Grammy winner, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of singing live.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
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