EP

noun (abbreviation)/iːˈpiː/ 🔊 listen

EP stands for Extended Play — a musical release that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than a full album, typically 3 to 6 songs. Artists use EPs to introduce themselves, bridge albums, or test new sounds.

📖 Meanings

1Extended Play — a short release with 3–6 tracks, between a single and a full album
"She released an EP before her debut album." — (a short-form release)
2a project used to introduce an artist or bridge albums
"The 4-track EP already has a million streams." — (4 songs, shorter than an album)

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💬 Phrases

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