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phonorecord

phonorecord

5 8.2
An item like a record or CD that holds recorded sound for playing
  • noun
  • /ˈfoʊnəˌrɛkɔrd/
  • Specialized
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  • The old phonorecord played my favorite songs from the 1970s.
  • copies of phonorecords

Examples

  • (3) to distribute copies or phonorecords of the copyrighted work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending;

    Blog text (2)
  • ... the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.

    Blog text (6)
  • (1) to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies or phonorecords;

    Blog text (2)
  • 1) Reproduce the copyrighted work in copies or phonorecords.

    Blog text (30)
  • Of key importance here is the second sentence defining "publication" that was added in 1971: "The offering to distribute copies or phonorecords to a group of persons for purposes of further distribution, public performance, or public display constitutes publication."

    Blog text (6)
  • 3) to distribute copies or phonorecords of the copyrighted work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending;

    Blog text (30)
  • According to current copyright law, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.

    Academic text (2011)
  • "A work is 'fixed' in a tangible medium of expression when its embodiment in a copy or phonorecord, by or under the authority of the author, is sufficiently permanent or stable to permit it to be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated for a period of more than transitory duration." (20)

    Academic text (2018)
  • She found a rare phonorecord of her favorite band at the flea market.

  • He listened to the phonorecord while he relaxed on the couch.

Synonyms

record
vsphonorecord
863 3.5

A flat disc used to play music on a turntable

is the broader physical medium for saved sound across different storage types
recording
vsphonorecord
283 1.5

A saved audio or video file you can play

is a physical object that holds stored sound rather than digital files
LP
vsphonorecord
35 5.5

A large vinyl record used to play music on a record player

is the broader physical medium not limited to long-playing items
disk
vsphonorecord
  • Archaic
20 2.6

A flat round object that holds recorded music for a record player

is the broader physical medium that includes round objects and magnetic strips
tape recording
vsphonorecord
  • Archaic
17 2.9

Sound or pictures saved on long plastic tape for playing later

is the broader physical medium that covers both strip and round object formats
vinyl record
vsphonorecord
4 3.2

A flat round plastic disc that people play on a turntable to hear music

is the broader physical medium covering many materials and playback types
phonograph record
vsphonorecord
  • Archaic
1 6.6

A flat round disc with a groove that stores music and is played on a turntable

is the broader physical medium encompassing round and other storage types
audio CD
vsphonorecord
1 2.5

A round plastic disc that stores music or spoken recordings to play in a CD player

is the general physical medium for stored sound across different formats
phonograph recording
vsphonorecord
  • Archaic
7.9

A flat disk with a long groove that makes sound when a needle moves

is the broader physical medium covering many types not only grooved ones
phonograph recording disk
vsphonorecord
  • Archaic
9.9

A flat disk used to make and play sound on an old record player

is the broader physical medium not only coated grooved circular items

Surface Forms

phonorecord singular
phonorecords plural

Morphology

phonorecord = record (semi-transparent) = phono + record + phono

The combining form 'phono-' means 'sound' but is a technical/combining element rather than a common standalone word, so learners who know 'record' may infer 'sound-record' but the term is somewhat specialized.

Etymology

The word phonorecord joins phono- meaning 'sound' (as in phone) and record meaning 'to save'. So it names a physical object that 'saves sound', like a vinyl record, CD, or tape.