airplay

Noun

Meaning

airplay (usually uncountable, plural airplays)

The playing of a particular song, band or genre on the radio, or the frequency with which it is played.
Coordinate term: spin
Country music gets more airplay than heavy metal.

Examples

A music video was made for the song but did not receive airplay on MTV. Source: Internet

A mastering engineer makes the final adjustments to a recording (compression, levels, etc.) so that the song meets the professional standards of songs for radio airplay or CD release. Source: Internet

Another Jones feature in a rock and roll style similar to "Train in Vain", it received heavy airplay on AOR stations. Source: Internet

Buckingham's " Second Hand News ", Nicks' " Gold Dust Woman " and " The Chain " (the only song written by all five bandmates) also received significant radio airplay. Source: Internet

As a result of the import sales that were generated by Double Jay airplay — it became the highest selling import album that year — the company decided to release it locally. Source: Internet

As first single " Get Your Gunn " was beginning to receive airplay, Gein received a letter declaring his services "no longer needed" by the band, after he overdosed on heroin for a fifth time. Source: Internet

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