DJ
UK: ˌdiːˈdʒeɪ | US: ˌdiːˈdʒeɪ
n. 1. A person who plays recorded music for an audience, typically mixing tracks seamlessly.
n. 2. Short for "disc jockey," originally referring to radio hosts who introduced and played phonograph records.
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"DJ" is an abbreviation of "disc jockey," a term coined in the 1930s for radio hosts who played vinyl records ("discs") and "jockeyed" (skillfully managed) them. The abbreviation became mainstream with the rise of club culture in the late 20th century. As a loanword shortening, it retains its original spelling without separable morphemes.
The DJ mixed electronic beats with classic funk at the party.
She hired a famous DJ for her wedding reception.
Early DJs shaped music trends by curating rare vinyl records.
He trained for years to become a professional DJ.
The festival lineup includes DJs from five countries.