nagrania

Nagrania is the Polish noun meaning recordings, the results of capturing sound, image, or other data with recording devices. It is the plural form of "nagranie." The term covers a range of formats, including audio and video materials, as well as multimedia captures. Examples include music recordings, radio and television broadcasts, interviews, films, and field recordings.

Nagrania derives from the verb nagrać, to record, formed with the prefix na- and the verb grać (to play). In everyday language, nagranie can refer to the stored file or disc containing the material, while zapis is a broader term for any saved data.

Nagrania can be categorized as audio recordings (nagrania dźwiękowe), video recordings (nagrania wideo), and multimedia captures. They may be analog or digital. Digital nagrania are commonly stored as files (e.g., audio formats such as MP3 or WAV; video formats such as MP4), whereas analog nagrania include tape recordings, vinyl records, or film. Preservation and access depend on the condition of the medium and the quality of playback equipment.

In libraries, archives, and media institutions, nagrania are preserved with metadata such as date, place, source, creator, and rights information. Legal considerations include copyright and neighboring rights, licensing, and restrictions on access or use, particularly for unpublished or sensitive material. Proper conservation aims to prevent degradation of media formats and to ensure long-term usability for research and culture.