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discography

American  
[dih-skog-ruh-fee] / dɪˈskɒg rə fi /
Or diskography

noun

plural

discographies
  1. a selective or complete list of phonograph recordings, typically of one composer, performer, or conductor.

  2. the analysis, history, or classification of phonograph recordings.

  3. the methods of analyzing or classifying phonograph recordings.


discography British  
/ dɪsˈkɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

  1. a classified reference list of gramophone records

  2. another word for discology

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • discographer noun
  • discographic adjective
  • discographical adjective
  • discographically adverb

Etymology

Origin of discography

From the French word discographie, dating back to 1930–35. See disc, -o-, -graphy

Example Sentences

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It also featured some of the worst, most forgettable music of her career, songs that could neatly fit into the generic discography of radio-friendly pop artists and be slotted into the void of Spotify’s algorithm.

From Salon

Each Saturday, she would pick a different artist, primarily female performers, and run through their entire discography and share interesting facts about them.

From Los Angeles Times

"I want to look back at my discography in five years time and dislike some of it - but be glad for what it grew into."

From BBC

It's one of a number of songs in their discography - see also Fried Rice, Egg Beater, Kool Aid and Jazz Burger - seemingly inspired by food.

From BBC

Two longtime veterans with vast discographies are back with new records early in the year.

From The Wall Street Journal