recording
n. countable A2 Elementary Oxford US //ɹəˈkɔɹdɪŋ// UK //ɹɪkˈɔːdɪŋ// record·ing
n. a piece of music, a video, or a voice that has been saved on a computer or a disc. You can play it back later to hear or see it again.
n. a stored representation of sound or images on a physical or digital medium. Often used to refer to the specific performance or event captured rather than the physical object itself.
I listened to a recording of the interview.
The band spent three weeks in the studio to ensure the final recording sounded perfect for the album.
While the live performance was energetic, the studio recording revealed subtle layers of instrumentation that were previously lost in the acoustics of the concert hall.
By surface analysis, record + -ing.
Usage
Commonly used with the preposition 'of' to specify the content.