needle time

noun

1. the limited time allocated by a radio channel to the broadcasting of music from records

Example Sentences

So called "needle time" may cut the number of records the BBC could play on its radio stations, but it boosted the careers of session musicians such as Danny Street .

From BBC

The needle faithful to the north, To show of constancy the worth,   A curious lesson teaches man; The needle time may rust, a squall capsize the binnacle and all, Let seamanship do all it can; My love in worth shall higher rise!

From Project Gutenberg