Tonträger
sound carrier
noun TONE-tray-ger Rare
Origin: from Ton (sound) + Träger (carrier)
Also means
recording medium
Usage Note
Tonträger is the umbrella term for any physical recording medium, vinyl, CD or cassette, used heavily in industry and copyright contexts. Sales charts track Tonträgerverkäufe.
Examples
"Die Band veröffentlichte das Album auf mehreren Tonträgern."
Natural Translation
The band released the album on several recording formats.
Literal Translation
The band released the album on several sound-carriers.
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