Definition of 'discography'
Word forms: plural discographies
countable noun
A discography is a list of all the recordings made by a particular artist or group.
[mainly journalism]
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Derived forms
discographer (disˈcographer) noun
nounWord forms: plural disˈcographies
1.
the systematic cataloging of phonograph records
2.
a list of the recordings of a particular performer, composer, composition, etc.
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Derived forms
discographer (disˈcographer) noun
Example sentences containing 'discography'
The Sun (2010) Times, Sunday Times (2013)
If that sounds harsh or flippant, just take a look at the discographies of rock's most enduringly successful acts.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)Many writers, historians and record collectors have contributed research, interviews and finely detailed discographies to make this comprehensive online history.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)There are some nice little touches - a cool, sliding discography displaying the sleeves of all their releases and a floating photo gallery.
The Sun (2008)Trends of 'discography'
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