playlist
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1 digital music/video list (n.) A2 Elementary Computinga list of songs or videos you have chosen to play on a streaming service or device.
a user-defined or algorithmically generated collection of digital audio or video files intended for sequential playback.
ExampleI made a special playlist of upbeat songs to listen to while I exercise.
ExampleThe streaming platform's algorithm suggests a personalized playlist every Monday based on the user's recent listening habits and genre preferences.
- tracklist
- selection
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2 radio or broadcast (n.) B1 Intermediatethe list of songs that a radio station plans to play.
the complete schedule of recordings selected for broadcast by a radio station over a specific period.
ExampleThe station's playlist includes a mix of classic hits and new indie music.
ExampleSecuring a spot on the national radio station's daytime playlist is often the primary goal for a new artist's promotional campaign.
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3 live performance (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Musicthe list of songs a band plans to play during a concert.
the sequence of musical pieces prepared by a performer or group for a specific live event.
ExampleThe band changed their playlist at the last minute to include their most famous song.
ExampleThe wedding band requested a preferred playlist from the couple to ensure the evening's entertainment matched the desired atmosphere.
- setlist
- programme
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4 to add to a list (v.) C1 Advanced Technicalto add a specific song to a list of tracks to be played.
to include a specific recording within a broadcast or digital rotation. Transitive, taking the track as the direct object.
ExampleThe new single was playlisted by several major radio stations this week.
ExampleAfter the track went viral on social media, it was playlisted by several influential curators, leading to a massive spike in streaming revenue.