visual album

American  

[vizh-oo-uhl al-buhm] / ˈvɪʒ u əl ˈæl bəm /

noun

1. the songs on an album accompanied by a series of videos or a single film serving as a visual vehicle for the music.

   a deeply personal 18-track visual album that explores his emotions.

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Etymology

Origin of visual album

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

She’s previously linked up with an array of artists — including La Doña, Rafa Esparza, Yesika Salgado and even country singer Kacey Musgraves, who featured San Cha in a pivotal moment from her 2021 visual album, “Star-Crossed.”

From Los Angeles Times

It’s no concert film or visual album, but it’s still a gift of Bey proportions: Beyoncé will perform a live NFL halftime show in Houston on Christmas Day that will be streamed by Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times

This is the pop star's first music video since her visual album "The Lion King: The Gift."

From Salon

She also worked with pop divas Beyoncé, for her “Lemonade” visual album, and Madonna, who was set to adapt the dancer’s life for the screen.

From Los Angeles Times

But as their relationship came under scrutiny again during the release of Lopez's visual album “This Is Me … Now: A Love Story” and a documentary of the same name, Lopez abruptly canceled her 2024 tour.

From Salon