What is the meaning of EP in music?

Answer 1

EP stands for "extended play" as EP records are longer than original single 45 records, usually containing 4 tracks. Artists usually release an EP before the full album to give the fans a taste of what is coming. The EP may include anywhere from 2 to 10 songs depending on the length of the full album.

A good example of an EP containing 4 tracks was The Beatles' 'Twist and Shout (EP)'. The EP format is also used as a low-cost way of showcasing new artists.

Historically, EP records were often similar to seven inch single records but played at 33 1/3 rpm rather than 45 rpm.

Answer 2

EP means ‘Extended Play‘ which is the name of a collection of recordings that is more than a single song release but is typically no more than 4-6 tracks and doesn’t exceed 30 minutes total. Music streaming services like Spotify and iTunes are known to automagically consider your record release an EP if it’s less than 30 minutes.

Answer 3

Extended Play - Longer than a Single, shorter than a full CD. Mostly 4-5 songs

Answer 4

EP stands for Extended Play - longer than a single, but shorter than a full album

Answer 5

EP means extended play. LP means long play. It has to do with the length of a record. An EP usually consists of around 6 tracks, while an LP is closer to 10-12.

Answer 6

EP stands for Extended Play. It's a recording or collection of recordings, containing more music than a single, but less than a full album or LP ..

Answer 7

EP means extended play. More songs than a single, but a little less than an album.