Definition of Album
Quick Meaning of Album
A collection of songs by one artist or band released together as one product.
Detailed Definition of Album
A collection of songs recorded and released together, typically on CD, vinyl, or digital format.
How to Pronounce Album
Stress pattern: Oo (2-syllable word).
Tip: Two syllables: AL-bum. The stress falls on the first syllable, and the 'a' sounds like in 'cat'.
Watch out: Sometimes pronounced with stress on second syllable (al-BUM); primary stress belongs on first syllable (AL-bum).
Origin and Etymology of Album
From Latin "album" meaning blank tablet; musicians adopted the term for recorded music collections in the 20th century.
How to Use Album in a Sentence
Each example shows “album” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“She released her debut album last year.”
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“The Beatles' album 'Abbey Road' is considered one of the greatest in music history.”
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“He collects vinyl albums from the 1970s.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Album
Common Synonyms for Album
Smart Synonyms for Album — When to Use Each
- LP
- for vinyl records specifically when discussing format
- record
- broader term covering all types of recordings
Common Collocations with Album
These phrases pair with “album” in everyday English:
- release an album
- debut album
- concept album
- album cover
- music album
Common Mistakes When Using Album
Even fluent speakers slip up with “album”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: She listen the new album yesterday.
- ✓ Correct: She listened to the new album yesterday.
- Why: Verb tense: past simple "listened" is required, and requires "to" before the object.
- ✗ Wrong: I have bought many albums in last year.
- ✓ Correct: I have bought many albums in the last year.
- Why: Article placement: 'the last year' (not 'last year') when referring to a specific past year.
Other Forms of Album
- Noun: album
Frequently Asked Questions About Album
What is the meaning of "Album"?
A collection of songs by one artist or band released together as one product.
How do you pronounce "Album"?
The IPA is /ˈælbəm/. Two syllables: AL-bum. The stress falls on the first syllable, and the 'a' sounds like in 'cat'.
What part of speech is "Album"?
"Album" is a noun at B1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Album"?
Common synonyms include record, LP, disc.
How do you use "Album" in a sentence?
For example: "She released her debut album last year."