German Conversation · Level 68
60 words
German word
Track
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁɛk/
Meaning
- masculine nountrack
Example
Welchen Track magst du am liebsten?
Which track do you like best?
More examples
Der Intro-Track bereitet die Stimmung des Albums vor.
The intro track sets the mood of the album.
Core concept
One self-contained piece in a release, whether it is heard as a song or examined as a studio production.
Common phrases
Intro-Track
intro track
Single-Track
single track
Cover-Track
cover track
Similar words
Song: A musical piece with lyrics that is commonly heard as a song.
Titel: The formal name given to a song on an album or streaming service.
Stück: A general term for one distinct musical or performed piece.
Aufnahme: An audio record made from a performance or singing.
Definition in German
ein eigenständiges Stück in einer Playlist, auf einer Veröffentlichung oder in einer Aufnahme
Word origin
English track originally referred to a path or line and later to a separate recording channel, a development that supplied German Track with its music meaning.
Usage tips
- In production and review contexts, Track often highlights the recorded or mixed piece, while Song more directly highlights the song itself.
Other meanings
- songnoun
Related words
- Tracktiteltrack titlenoun
- Trackpositiontrack positionnoun