liner note

[ lahy-ner noht ]

noun

1. Usually liner notes. explanatory or interpretative notes about an audio album, as a record, CD, etc., printed on the cover or case or otherwise provided.

Word History and Origins

Origin of liner note¹

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55

Example Sentences

There is the notion of Jewishness, something that the Latvian-born violinist was surprised by, according to his liner note.

From New York Times

Artists, producers, songwriters, engineers, artwork designers and liner note writers carefully curate and present a structured soundtrack, with tracks sequenced in such a way to take listeners on a journey.

From Salon

Unlike the all-new iPad Mini, however, the 2021 iPad still features a home button with a Touch ID sensor and a Lightning port instead of USB-C, a frustrating liner note that’s also applicable to iPhone 13 models.

From The Verge

Everyone else: If you’re gonna buy these kits, remember that, like, a box of chocolates without a handy liner note, you don’t know what you’re gonna get.

From Slate

“I’d lost confidence in it, due to a long break recovering from meningitis,” Daltrey says in a touching liner note on his first solo record since 1992.

From Washington Times