discography
Americannoun
plural
discographies-
a selective or complete list of phonograph recordings, typically of one composer, performer, or conductor.
-
the analysis, history, or classification of phonograph recordings.
-
the methods of analyzing or classifying phonograph recordings.
noun
-
a classified reference list of gramophone records
-
another word for discology
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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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.
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.