Sampler

/ˈsæmplər/ noun

Definition

a piece of embroidery demonstrating stitching skills; an electronic device for recording and playing back sound samples

Etymology

from sample + -er, originally referring to embroidered examples of needlework skills (14th century)

Kelly Says

From Victorian girls showing off their stitching skills to hip-hop producers creating beats - the sampler has always been about taking small pieces to create something new!

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