English Reference

Word

playlist

/ˈpɫeɪɫɪst/

Definitions

01digital music/video list

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Computing

n. a list of songs or videos you have chosen to play on a streaming service or device.

n. a user-defined or algorithmically generated collection of digital audio or video files intended for sequential playback.

“I made a special playlist of upbeat songs to listen to while I exercise.”

“The streaming platform's algorithm suggests a personalized playlist every Monday based on the user's recent listening habits and genre preferences.”

Synonyms

tracklistselection

02radio or broadcast

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the list of songs that a radio station plans to play.

n. the complete schedule of recordings selected for broadcast by a radio station over a specific period.

“The station's playlist includes a mix of classic hits and new indie music.”

“Securing a spot on the national radio station's daytime playlist is often the primary goal for a new artist's promotional campaign.”

Synonyms

03live performance

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Music

n. the list of songs a band plans to play during a concert.

n. the sequence of musical pieces prepared by a performer or group for a specific live event.

“The band changed their playlist at the last minute to include their most famous song.”

“The wedding band requested a preferred playlist from the couple to ensure the evening's entertainment matched the desired atmosphere.”

Synonyms

setlistprogramme

04to add to a list

C1 · Advanced Technical

v. to add a specific song to a list of tracks to be played.

v. to include a specific recording within a broadcast or digital rotation. Transitive, taking the track as the direct object.

“The new single was playlisted by several major radio stations this week.”

“After the track went viral on social media, it was playlisted by several influential curators, leading to a massive spike in streaming revenue.”

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Domain

Computing

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
Frequency
Frequent
Level
A2 · Elementary
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