> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ldaca.gitbook.io/metadata-for-language-data/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ldaca.gitbook.io/metadata-for-language-data/defined-terms/primaryresource.md).

# PrimaryMaterial

The object of study, such as a recording of natural discourse, a literary work, a film, or some other record of language.

This term is a subclass of [schema:CreativeWork](https://schema.org/CreativeWork).

This term is an expected value of the property:\
[materialType](/metadata-for-language-data/properties/materialtype.md).

This term is included in the defined term set:\
[MaterialTypes](/metadata-for-language-data/defined-term-sets/materialtypes.md)

This term replaces OLAC [text](http://www.language-archives.org/REC/type-20020628.html#text).