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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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
His long, productive career encompassed more than six decades, in each of which his live performances and recordings continually attested to his preeminence as one of jazz history’s most vital, innovative and influential artists.
—Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
To launch the retro The Ringer and Spotify’s The Big Picture will host a live recording of their podcast at TIFF Lightbox with Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins, according to a statement.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 May 2026
Some of the recordings have dates on them indicating Cuomo recorded them between 2018 and 2021.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
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Noun
Investigators say the recording proves that O’Hara had disclosed details about the investigation to a city employee even though he’d been told not to do so.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
His long, productive career encompassed more than six decades, in each of which his live performances and recordings continually attested to his preeminence as one of jazz history’s most vital, innovative and influential artists.
—Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
To launch the retro The Ringer and Spotify’s The Big Picture will host a live recording of their podcast at TIFF Lightbox with Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins, according to a statement.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 May 2026
Some of the recordings have dates on them indicating Cuomo recorded them between 2018 and 2021.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recording. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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