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.

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discography British  

/ dɪsˈkɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. a classified reference list of gramophone records

2. another word for discology

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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

"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

An even more welcome addition to our already bulging shelves is the belated arrival of a largely complete studio discography of Britain’s greatest conductor, and certainly its most self-possessed: the musical grandee Sir Thomas Beecham.

From The Wall Street Journal

The backgrounds changed to imagery that matched the rappers’ hometowns as they dove into their personal discography.

From Los Angeles Times