EP
1 of 2abbreviation or noun
plural EPs
: a music recording that is typically longer than a single (see single entry 2 sense 1c(2)) and shorter than a full-length album
… a five-song EP by the South Korean boy band that clocks in under 15 minutes …—
Joe Coscarelli
Joe CoscarelliToday, EPs look just like full-length CDs, except for the number of tracks. … Most EPs contain 30 minutes or so of music …—Roger Catlin
Roger CatlinThere are plenty of reasons to make an EP—whether it's to … find a proper home for B-sides or serve as an introduction to an up-and-coming group before their official debut.—Bonnie Stiernberg
Bonnie Stiernberg… released a new extended play (EP) record.—Mike Sunnucks
Mike Sunnuckscalled also extended play
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estimated position
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European plan
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The title of the film is the same as a six-track solo EP that Vedder released back in 2020.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Mary Margaret also released a film soundtrack and holiday EP and has collaborated with several other artists.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
My personal vote is for Mala Mía by Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera — a short but impactful five-track EP that blends Tex-Mex swagger and SoCal grit over heartfelt themes and sierreño guitar interplay.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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Crowther, who joined Bad Wolf in 2020, has taken on the Director of Production role and joined Bad Wolf’s senior management team while continuing her EP duties.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The title of the film is the same as a six-track solo EP that Vedder released back in 2020.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Mary Margaret also released a film soundtrack and holiday EP and has collaborated with several other artists.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
My personal vote is for Mala Mía by Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera — a short but impactful five-track EP that blends Tex-Mex swagger and SoCal grit over heartfelt themes and sierreño guitar interplay.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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“EP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EP. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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