EP

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abbreviation or noun

ˈē-ˈpē

plural EPs

: a music recording that is typically longer than a single (see single entry 2 sense 1c(2)) and shorter than a full-length album

… a five-song EP by the South Korean boy band that clocks in under 15 minutes …—

Joe Coscarelli

Today, EPs look just like full-length CDs, except for the number of tracks. … Most EPs contain 30 minutes or so of music …—

Roger Catlin

There are plenty of reasons to make an EP—whether it's to … find a proper home for B-sides or serve as an introduction to an up-and-coming group before their official debut.—

Bonnie Stiernberg

… released a new extended play (EP) record.—

Mike Sunnucks

called also extended play

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abbreviation

estimated position

European plan

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Since then, he’s shared three versions of Reset, his collaborative album with Sonic Boom: Reset, Reset in Dub, and the Reset Mariachi EP. —

Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2025 On the Kendrick Lamar EP and the mixtape Overly Dedicated, his songwriting became more narrative-driven and moody. —

Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025 The sentiment can also double as the track that may best define this EP. B5 – STAY (Still Think About You) B5 is back and all grown up. —

Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 24 Jan. 2025 Last year, Wilco released the Hot Sun Cool Shroud EP. —

Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for EP