"A&R" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} A&R
  1. (music industry) Initialism of artist(s) and repertoire/repertory. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: artist(s) and repertoire/repertory Related terms: A & R [alternative], A. & R. [alternative], talent scout

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