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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMusic Compilation
/ˈmjuː.zɪk ˌkɒm.pɪˈleɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A collection of music tracks, often from various artists, compiled into a single album or playlist.
"The music compilation features hits from the 90s, making it a nostalgic collection for many listeners." - 2
A curated selection of songs or pieces that share a common theme or genre.
"The DJ released a music compilation that showcases the best of electronic dance music."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'music' originates from the Greek word 'mousike', which referred to the art of the Muses, while 'compilation' comes from the Latin 'compilatio', meaning 'to gather together'. The combination reflects the modern practice of curating various musical works into a single collection.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Music Compilation" is said worldwide
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Compilation musicale
Transliteration: kɔ̃.pila.sjɔ̃ my.zi.kal
"Cette compilation musicale comprend les plus grands succès des années 90."
Musikkompilation
Transliteration: muˈziːk.kɔmpiˈlaːt͡si̯oːn
"Die Musikkompilation enthält die besten Hits der 90er Jahre."
Compilazione musicale
Transliteration: kom.pi.laˈtsjo.ne mu.ziˈka.le
"Questa compilazione musicale include i successi più grandi degli anni '90."
Compilación musical
Transliteration: kom.pi.laˈθjon mu.siˈkal
"La compilación musical incluye los mejores éxitos de los años 90."
Compilação musical
Transliteration: kõ.pi.laˈsɐ̃w mu.ziˈkaw
"A compilação musical apresenta os maiores sucessos dos anos 90."
संगीत संकलन
Transliteration: Sangeet Sankalan
"यह संगीत संकलन 90 के दशक के सबसे बड़े हिट्स को शामिल करता है।"
音乐合辑
Transliteration: Yīnyuè héjí
"这张音乐合辑包含了90年代的经典歌曲。"
음악 컴필레이션
Transliteration: Eumak keompilleisyeon
"이 음악 컴필레이션은 90년대의 히트곡들을 포함하고 있습니다."
音楽コンピレーション
Transliteration: Ongaku konpirēshon
"この音楽コンピレーションには90年代のヒット曲が含まれています。"
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