cds

Jewel case contents

Cds is the plural of cd, an informal spelling of CD (compact disc).

In casual writing, especially online, people skip the shift key: I found a box of old cds in the attic.

The format stores digital audio or data on optical discs. (Uppercase CDS is an acronym for credit default swap.)

music

album

Unified collection of recordings

EP · LP · record · vinyl · artist · band · release · playlist · jewel case · liner notes

storage

rack

Frame for holding items

case · binder · sleeve · holder · spindle · wallet · jewel case · cabinet · collection · archive

Opposites
audio format/medium

cdsvinyl records

Analog audio discs

vinyl · cassette tapes · cassettes · 8-tracks · reel-to-reel

physical vs digital

cdsstreaming

Real-time digital delivery

digital downloads · MP3s · Spotify · Apple Music · downloads

technological era

cdsvinyl records

Analog audio discs

gramophone records · 78s

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G