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
1
estimated position
2
European plan
Examples of EP in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebJack Irvin, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Saya Gray has announced a tour of North America and Europe behind last week’s Qwerty II EP.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2024
Its third release, Burial’s debut South London Boroughs EP, quickly helped strengthen its position as one of the most influential labels of the early dubstep scene.
—Arielle Lana Lejarde, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2024
The Border will follow Nelson's recent EP Bluegrass, which dropped in September 2023.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
The earliest songs come from the band’s debut EP, Slay Tracks, released via Treble Kicker in 1989.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2024
Michael Davies, the Sony executive and Jeopardy! EP, will also EP the program.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
The song is off Milligan's new EP Jukebox Songs, out Friday.
—Tricia Despres, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
The Grammy winner has remained committed to speaking out against injustices throughout her career, which in part inspired her to step away from the country music business and release her EP The Bridge on Columbia Records instead of Columbia Nashville last year.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
Abbreviation or noun
Fresh off a headlining world tour that followed her 2023 stint opening for Coldplay, the British singer-songwriter released her new EP, Ver2igo Vol. 2, on Friday, April 5, marking the next chapter of her current era — eventually set to culminate in her debut full-length album.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Saya Gray has announced a tour of North America and Europe behind last week’s Qwerty II EP.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2024
Its third release, Burial’s debut South London Boroughs EP, quickly helped strengthen its position as one of the most influential labels of the early dubstep scene.
—Arielle Lana Lejarde, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2024
The Border will follow Nelson's recent EP Bluegrass, which dropped in September 2023.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
The earliest songs come from the band’s debut EP, Slay Tracks, released via Treble Kicker in 1989.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2024
Michael Davies, the Sony executive and Jeopardy! EP, will also EP the program.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
The song is off Milligan's new EP Jukebox Songs, out Friday.
—Tricia Despres, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
The Grammy winner has remained committed to speaking out against injustices throughout her career, which in part inspired her to step away from the country music business and release her EP The Bridge on Columbia Records instead of Columbia Nashville last year.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
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