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A television channel best known for playing music videos, now mostly known for reality shows and youth entertainment.
"MTV launched in 1981 with music videos playing around the clock."
"The band's video got heavy rotation on MTV."
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Etymology
Short for "Music Television," launched as a channel in 1981.