demos

noun
UK /ˈdɛmɒs/
US /ˈdɛmoʊs/

Demos are short recordings or samples that show what a song or product is like.

The band sent their demos to several record labels.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Short for demonstrations, meaning public shows of how something works or public protests.

The students held demos in the square to demand better schools.

3. Early versions of software released for people to try.

The game demos let players test the first level for free.

4. The common people of a country, especially in ancient Greece.

In ancient Athens, the demos gathered to vote on new laws.