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33 1/3-RPM RECORD [1 record]

Record 1 2015-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
DEF

A disc record having a playing time longer than 5 minutes, 10 to 12 inches in diameter and turning at 33 1/3 rpm, recorded with approximately 150 to 300 lines per inch.

OBS

The above context describes the commonly known type of LP record; there may be other types using different speeds (e.g. the 16 2/3 rpm record, no longer in production) and different sizes (e.g., 16 in.).

OBS

long-playing record: Term standardized by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
CONT

En plus de l'ancienne vitesse de 78 tr/min, les consommateurs doivent donc composer avec deux autres vitesses : 33 1/3 tr/min pour les disques de longue durée de Columbia, et 45 tr/min pour les disques de courte durée dits «45 tours» de RCA.

OBS

disque de longue durée : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale.

OBS

long jeu : calque de l'anglais long play. Disque vinyle longue durée s'oppose à disque vinyle simple (courte durée).

Spanish

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