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Definition of discography

discography

/dɪsˈkɑːɡrəfi/
dis · cog · ra · phy
Adverb:discographically
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Plural:discographies
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Adjective:discographical
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discography Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A descriptive catalog of musical recordings, especially a complete list of the commercial releases by a particular performer, composer, or record label.

Example

"The band's extensive discography spans four decades and includes twelve studio albums."

2

The systematic study, classification, and documentation of sound recordings.

Example

"His research in jazz discography helped identify several previously uncredited session musicians from the 1940s."

3

A diagnostic radiographic procedure in which a contrast dye is injected into the nucleus of an intervertebral disc to identify internal structural damage or source of spinal pain.

Example

"The orthopedic specialist recommended lumbar discography to determine which spinal disc was causing the patient's chronic pain."

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• Nearby Words

discloser
disclosure
disco
discography
discolor
discoloration
discolorization

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s from 'disc' (referring to a phonograph record) and '-ography', modeled directly on 'bibliography'. The medical sense developed independently in the mid-20th century from anatomical 'intervertebral disc' and '-ography' (radiographic imaging).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Discography. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/discography
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