Playlist

/ˈpleɪ.lɪst/ noun

Definition

A curated sequence of songs, videos, or other media content arranged for continuous playback.

Etymology

Compound word combining 'play' (to perform or reproduce media) and 'list' (ordered sequence). Emerged in radio broadcasting in the 1960s, then evolved with digital music technology in the 1990s and 2000s.

Kelly Says

Playlists transformed from radio DJs' handwritten notes to algorithm-generated collections that can predict your mood. Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist uses artificial intelligence to introduce millions of users to new music every Monday.

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