An Official Music Production Glossary: Recording Studio Terminology

Music production is a beautiful art that involves a wide range of creativity, technical skills and expertise. From recording and mixing to mastering and distribution, the music production process might be overwhelming for some who are just starting out. So to help you understand some of the jargon in the music production/industry world, we’ve compiled an official music production glossary that includes common recording studio terminology. Understanding these and other terms in our music production glossary can help you navigate the complex world of music production.

These terms are from our Recording Studio Dictionary.

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• 4/4 4/4 (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /4-4/ Also spelled or known as: 4-4, Common time What does 4/4 mean? A time signature that determines that there are 4 beats in 1 bar. 4/4 (also known as or called "Common time") is a time signature that determines that there are 4 beats in 1 bar. Example sentence: "The time signature on this is 4/4 i think." Read More
• 4-Track 4-Track (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /4-track/ Also spelled or known as: 4-Track Recorder, Four-Track Recorder Plural: 4-Tracks, Four-Tracks What does 4-Track mean? 4-Track is a recording device with 4 channels. An old form of recording audio. A 4-Track (also known as a 4-Track recorder) is a recording device with 4 channels. An old form of recording audio. The(...) Read More
• 4-Track Recorder 4-Track Recorder (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /4-track-re-kor-dur/ Also spelled or known as: 4-Track, Four-Track Recorder Plural: 4-Track Recorders, Four-Track Recorders What does 4-Track Recorder mean? 4-Track Recorder is a recording device with 4 channels. An old form of recording audio. A 4-Track Recorder (also known as a 4-Track) is a recording device with 4(...) Read More
• 707 707 (noun) Type: noun, drum Pronunciation: /7-0-7/ Plural: 707s Also spelled or known as: 7-0-7, 7.0.7, 7 0 7 What does 707 mean? A Roland TR-707 drum machine. A 707 is a drum machine by Roland. A 707 if often used in disco and house music. 707 Synonyms: TR-707, Roland TR-707 More drum machines by Roland: 808, 909 Example sentence: "Put a 707 on it." Read More
• 808 808 (noun) Type: noun, drum Pronunciation: /8-0-8/ Plural: 808s Also spelled or known as: 8-0-8, 8.0.8, 8 0 8 What does 808 mean? A Roland TR-808 drum machine; bass drum. An 808 is a Roland TR-808 drum machine; bass drum. An 808 if often used in Hip-Hop/Rap music. 808 Synonyms: TR-808, Roland TR-808 More drum machines by Roland: 707, 909 Example sentence:(...) Read More
• 909 909 (noun) Type: noun, drum Pronunciation: /9-0-9/ Plural: 909s Also spelled or known as: 9-0-9, 9.0.9, 9 0 9 What does 909 mean? A Roland TR-909 drum machine. A 909 is a Roland TR-909 drum machine. A 909 if often used in house and techno music. 909 Synonyms: TR-909, Roland TR-909 More drum machines by Roland: 707, 808 Example sentence: "We use the 909 to make(...) Read More
• A/D A/D (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /aw-deo/ What does A/D mean? Analogue to Digital Converter. A/D stands for Analogue to Digital Converter. A/D is typically found in most audio interfaces. Example sentence: "Does that interface have an A/D." Read More
• A.D.S.R. A.D.S.R. (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /a-d-s-r/ Also spelled or known as: ADSR, A-D-S-R Related: Attack, Sustain, Decay, Release What does A.D.S.R. mean? Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release; envelope commonly used to shape a wave form. ADSR – Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release are the four stages of an envelope that describe the shape of a sound over(...) Read More
• A (Note) A (Note) (noun) Type: noun, Musical note Pronunciation: /A-Note/ Also spelled or known as: A, A-note, A note What does A (Note) mean? A musical note. More musical notes: D (Note), B (Note), C (Note), E (Note), F (Note) Example sentence: "Can you sing it more towards an A note." Read More
• AAC AAC (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /a-a-c/ Also spelled or known as: A.A.C, A-A-C What does AAC mean? A lossy audio file format created by Apple. AAC is a lossy audio file format created by Apple with a slightly better compression algorithm than MP3 for quality. More formats by Apple: AIFF Example sentence: "We bounced it in AAC." Read More
• AAX AAX (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /a-a-x/ Also spelled or known as: A.A.X, A-A-X What does AAX mean? Avid Audio eXtension. AAX (Avid Audio eXtension) is a plugin format popular among engineers and native to Avid Pro Tools only. Example sentence: "Have you ever used a AAX file?" Read More
• Ableton Live Ableton Live (noun) Type: noun, DAW Pronunciation: /abe-ull-tin-live/ Also spelled or known as: Ableton, AbletonLive, Ableton-Live Related: Logic Pro, FL Studio, GarageBand, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo What does Logic Pro mean? A popular DAW created by Ableton. Ableton Live is great for live experiences and scenarios. Example sentence: "I used to use Ableton Live then I(...) Read More
• AC AC (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /a-c/ Also spelled or known as: A.C, A-C Related: Alternating Current What does AC mean? Alternating Current; an analog electrical current used to power hardware. AC (also known and stands for "Alternating Current") is an analog electrical current used to power hardware. ‘Alternating’ refers to the sine wave shape of the(...) Read More
• Acapella Acapella (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ah-ka-pell-ah/ Plural: Acapellas What does Acapella mean? A vocal, just vocals without a beat or instrumental. Acapella is a vocal, just vocals without a beat or instrumental. Acapellas are used in remixes, bootlegs, sampled in originals, DJ sets, etc. Example sentence: "I'll sing you a good song acapella right now." Read More
• Acoustic Instrument Acoustic Instrument (noun) Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /ah-cous-tik-in-stru-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Acoustic-Instrument Related: Acoustic, Acoustically Treated, Acoustic Treatment What does Acoustic Instrument mean? An instrument that produces sound in real life without digital or analog technology. Acoustic Instrument is an instrument that produces(...) Read More
• Acoustic Treatment Acoustic Treatment (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ah-cous-tik-treat-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Acoustic-Treatment Related: Acoustic, Acoustically Treated, Acoustic Instrument What does Acoustic Treatment mean? The process of using foam, bass traps, and other dampening materials to make acoustic more accurate in specific areas of recording spaces. Acoustic(...) Read More
• Acoustics Acoustics (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ah-kous-stiks/ Singular: Acoustic What does Acoustics mean? The sonic properties of any space that alters the quality of a sound being played. Acoustics is the sonic properties of any space that alters the quality of a sound being played. Example sentence: "What are the acoustics of this room?" Read More
• Active Active (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /act-tive/ Opposite: Passive What does Active mean? A device with its own built-in power amplifier. Active is a device with its own built-in power amplifier. The opposite of a passive device. Most recording studios monitors are active. Example sentence: "The monitor is active." Read More
• Additive Synthesis Additive Synthesis (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ad-e-tive-sin-tha-sis/ Also spelled or known as: Additive-Synthesis What does Additive Synthesis mean? A form of audio synthesis that outputs sound by mathematically combining harmonics (sine waves) with independently variable frequencies and amplitudes. Additive Synthesis is a form of audio synthesis that outputs sound(...) Read More
• ADSR ADSR (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /a-d-s-r/ Also spelled or known as: A.D.S.R., A-D-S-R Related: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release What does ADSR mean? Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release; envelope commonly used to shape a wave form. ADSR – Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release are the four stages of an envelope that describe the shape of a sound over(...) Read More
• ADT ADT (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /A-D-T/ Also spelled or known as: A-D-T, A.D.T, A D T Related: Automatic double-tracking What does ADT mean? Automatic double-tracking; ADT imitates the effect of doubling voices or instruments using double tracking, without the need for the musician to overdub. ADT stands for Automatic double-tracking. Example sentence:(...) Read More
• Advance Advance (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ad-vans/ What does Advance mean? Money paid to an artist or songwriter before the recording or release of a song or recorded work. An advance is a record deal is money paid to an artist or songwriter before the recording or release of a song or recorded work. Example sentence: "His advance was $50k." Read More
• Aftertouch Aftertouch (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /aff-ter-tawch/ Also spelled or known as: After-Touch, After Touch What does Aftertouch mean? A MIDI parameter on most keyboards. Aftertouch is a MIDI parameter on most keyboards. Read More
• AIFF AIFF (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /a-i-f-f/ Also spelled or known as: A.I.F.F., A-I-F-F Related: WAV, Mp3 What does AIFF mean? Audio Interchange File Format. AIFF is a high-quality audio file format created by Apple. Example sentence: "We bounced it in AIFF." Read More
• Aircheck Aircheck (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /air-check/ Also spelled or known as: Air-Check, Air Check Related: On Air What does Aircheck mean? A recording made of a radio broadcast or TV show. Air Check is a recording made of a radio broadcast or TV show. Aircheck synonyms: Track Example sentence: "Do you have yesterday's aircheck?" Read More
• Aliasing Aliasing (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /a-lia-sion/ Also spelled or known as: What does Aliasing mean? A subtle distortion that occurs in the digital realm when the input frequency is higher than the sample rate. Aliasing is a subtle distortion that occurs in the digital realm when the input frequency is higher than the sample rate. Example sentence: "I added some(...) Read More
• Alternating Current Alternating Current (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /alt-er-nate-in-caw-rent/ Also spelled or known as: Alternating-Current Related: AC What does Alternating Current mean? An analog electrical current used to power hardware. Alternating Current (also known as "AC") is an analog electrical current used to power hardware. ‘Alternating’ refers to the sine wave(...) Read More
• Alto Alto (adjective) Type: adjective Pronunciation: /al-toe/ Related: Tenor, Baritone, Countertenor What does Alto mean? High; the highest natural adult male singing voice; someone with this singing voice. Alto means high; the highest natural adult male singing voice; someone with this singing voice. Example sentence: "Can you sing it alto." Read More
• Ambiance Ambiance (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /am-bians/ Also spelled or known as: Ambience Related: Ambient What does Ambiance mean? 1. A sound creating a sense of space or atmosphere. 2. The mood, character and atmosphere of a place or sound. Ambiance is a sound creating a sense of space or atmosphere. Ambience can also mean the mood, character and atmosphere of a(...) Read More
• Ambient Ambient (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /am-bient/ Related: Ambiance What does Ambient mean? A genre of music typically with no drums but includes drawn-out drones and pads. Ambient is a genre of music typically with no drums but includes drawn-out drones and pads. Example sentence: "Please play some Ambient music." Read More
• Amen Break Amen Break (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ay-men-break/ Also spelled or known as: Amen-Break What does Amen Break mean? One of the most sampled drum breaks of all time originating from Amen, Brother by The Winstons. Amen Break is one of the most sampled drum breaks/patterns of all time originating from Amen, Brother by The Winstons in 1969. Amen, Brother was on their(...) Read More
• Amp Amp (noun) Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /amp/ Also spelled or known as: Amplifier Related: Amplifier What does Amp mean? A device that makes an electronic signal stronger, most often used to increase the volume or power of musical instruments. Amp Synonyms: Amplifier Example sentence: "I just connected my guitar to the Amp." Read More
• Amplifier Amplifier (noun) Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /amp-lee-fy-err/ Also spelled or known as: Amp Related: Amp What does Amplifier mean? A device that makes an electronic signal stronger, most often used to increase the volume or power of musical instruments. Amplifier Synonyms: Amp Example sentence: "Just make sure i'm plugged into the Amplifier." Read More
• Amplitude Amplitude (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /amp-lee-tude/ What does Amplitude mean? The loudness or height of a waveform. Amplitude is the loudness or height of a waveform. The higher the hight of the waveform, the louder it is, the lower the quieter it is. An amplitude of 0 (or -∞dB) means silence. Amplitude Synonyms: dB Example sentence: "What is the Amplitude of the(...) Read More
• Analog Analog (noun) Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /ana-log/ Also spelled or known as: Analogue What does Analog mean? Audio technology that doesn't use any digital components. Example sentence: "We recorded one of the songs analog." Read More
• Analogue Analog (noun) Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /ana-log/ Also spelled or known as: Analogue What does Analog mean? Audio technology that doesn't use any digital components. Example sentence: "We recorded one of the songs analog." Read More
• Arp Arp (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /arp/ Related: Arpeggio What does Arp mean? A chord played in a series of repeating steps instead of simultaneously. Arp (also known as "Arpeggio") is a chord played in a series of repeating steps instead of simultaneously. Example sentence: "I want to put an arp on it." Read More
• Arpeggiator Arpeggiator (noun) Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /ar-peg-gia-tor/ What does Arpeggiator mean?  A MIDI effect that turns a static chord into an arpeggio. Arpeggiator is a MIDI effect that turns a static chord into an arpeggio. Example sentence: "Is there an input on that machine." Read More
• Arpeggio Arpeggio (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ar-peh-geo/ Related: Arp What does Arpeggio mean? A chord played in a series of repeating steps instead of simultaneously. Arpeggio (also known as "Arp") is a chord played in a series of repeating steps instead of simultaneously. Example sentence: "He used an Arpeggio in the song." Read More
• Arrangement Arrangement (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ah-range-ment/ What does Arrangement mean? The way a song is arranged, the way sections and instruments are laid out in a track/song. Arrangement is the way a song is arranged, the way sections and instruments are laid out in a track/song. Arrangement is usually referred to as Structure and Instrumentation. Arrangement(...) Read More
• Artist Artist (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /art-ist/ Related: Recording Artist What does Artist mean? Someone who creates music and releases it. An artist is someone who creates music and releases it. An artist can be a musician, rapper, songwriter, vocalist, or more. Artist synonyms: Recording Artist, Musician, Rapper, Songwriter, Vocalist, Lyricists Example sentence:(...) Read More
• Arturia Arturia (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ar-tu-ria/ What does Arturia mean? A hardware and software manufacturer that created a lot of analog and analog-modeled equipment. Arturia is a hardware and software manufacturer that created a lot of analog and analog-modeled equipment. Arturia created the V Collection, a collection of synths modeling famous analog synthesizers. Read More
• ASCAP ASCAP (A.S.C.A.P) (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /as-cap/ Also spelled or known as: A.S.C.A.P What does ASCAP mean? The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. ASCAP (also known as A.S.C.A.P) stands for The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. ASCAP is an American performing rights organization that protects its members' musical(...) Read More
• Assignment Assignment (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /as-ain-ment/ What does Assignment mean? The transfer of the rights of a song or catalog from one copyright holder to another. An assignment is the transfer of the rights of a song or catalog from one copyright holder to another. Example sentence: "The deal had an assignment." Read More
• Atmosphere Atmosphere (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /at-mos-fair/ Related: Atmospheric What does Atmosphere mean? A sonic effect created by adding reverb. Atmosphere is a sonic effect created by adding reverb. Atmosphere is typically known as the background of a record and creates a feeling. Example sentence: "I like the atmosphere of this song." Read More
• Attack Attack (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ah-tak/ Plural: Attacks Related: A.D.S.R., ADSR What does Attack mean? 1. The very beginning of a sound. 2. The amount of time it takes after a sound begins for a sound processor to begin working. Typically measured in milliseconds (ms). Example sentence: "Can you make the attack a bit faster." ADSR – Attack, Sustain,(...) Read More
• Attenuation Attenuation (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ah-ten-nu-ation/ What does Attenuation mean? The lowering of the loudness of a signal Attenuation is the lowering of the loudness of a signal, attenuation is measured in decibels (dB). The attenuation knob on a device or a plugin is used to reduce increased loudness that can be created by other effects, such as distortion or(...) Read More
• AU AU (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /a-u/ Also spelled or known as: A.U., A-U What does AU mean? Audio Unit, a plugin format created by Apple. Audio Unit is compatible with macOS only. Example sentence: "Send me the AU file." Read More
• Audacity Audacity (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /aw-daah-sit-e/ What does Audacity mean? Audacity is an audio editor used to edit audio. Audacity is an audio editor used to edit audio. Audacity is used to create music but doesn't have to functionalities of a DAW like Ableton, FL Studio or Logic Pro. Audacity is available on Windows and macOS. Example sentence: "Remember we used(...) Read More
• Audio Audio (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /aw-deo/ What does Audio mean? Sounds heard in the range of human hearing (~20Hz-20000Hz) or a recording of a sound. Audio is sounds heard in the range of human hearing (~20Hz-20000Hz). Audio is a recording of a sound. Audio Synonyms: Track Example sentence: "Can you please send me the audio from tonight." Read More
• Audio Effect Audio Effect (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /aww-deo-e-fekt/ Also spelled or known as: Audio-Effect Plural: Audio Effects What does Audio Effect mean? Any effect, plugin, processor, or gear that alters the sonic properties of a sound. Audio Effect is any effect, plugin, processor, or gear that alters the sonic properties of a sound. An audio effect can refer to EQ,(...) Read More
• Audio Engineer Audio Engineer (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /aww-dio-en-jin-neer/ Related: Sound Engineer, Recording Engineer, Engineer, Audio Engineering Plural: Audio Engineers What does Audio Engineer mean? Someone who records, mixes, or masters audio. An audio engineer records, mixes, or masters audio, they usually work in a recording studio or live concert setting. Audio(...) Read More
• Audio Engineering Audio Engineering (noun) Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /aww-dio-en-jin-neer-ing/ Also spelled or known as: Audio-Engineering Related: Sound Engineering, Recording Engineering, Engineering What does Audio Engineering mean? To be recording, mixing, or mastering audio. To be audio engineering is to be to be recording, mixing, or mastering audio. An audio engineer(...) Read More
• Audio Interface Audio Interface (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /aww-dio-in-ter-face/ Related: Interface What does Audio Interface mean? A hardware that can receive and output audio. An Audio Interface (also known as "Interface") is a piece of hardware that can receive audio as an input and also output audio. An interface helps a human interact with a computer or other electronics. A(...) Read More
• Audio Track Audio Track (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /aww-dio-trak/ Related: Tracking, Track What does Audio Track mean? 1. A single audio channel. 2. A full song or recorded sound. 3. A track that stores and plays audio. An audio track can either mean a singular audio channel in the production process, a track that stores and plays audio, or a a full song or recorded(...) Read More
• Author Author (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /awth-or/ Plural: Authors Related: Authorship What does Author mean? The creator of a work that can be copyrighted. An author is the creator of a work that can be copyrighted. Author synonyms: Composer, Writer, Singer Example sentence: "Who is the author of this?" Read More
• Automation Automation (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /aww-to-mae-tion/ What does Automation mean? The modulation of a parameter over time. Automation is the modulation of a parameter over time, like a filter sweep or volume change. Read More
• Aux Channel Aux Channel (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ox-chan-nel/ Also spelled or known as: Aux-Channel Plural: Aux Channels What does Aux Channel mean? A send or return channel for additional parallel processing of multiple sources at once. Aux Channel is a send or return channel for additional parallel processing of multiple sources at once. Example sentence: "I ran it(...) Read More
• Avid Avid (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ah-vid/ Also spelled or known as: Avid Audio Related: Pro Tools What does Avid mean? The creators of Pro Tools. Avid is the name of the company that created and is behind the DAW Pro Tools. Avid Creations: Pro Tools Example sentence: "Avid created Pro Tools." Read More
• B (Note) B (Note) (noun) Type: noun, Musical note Pronunciation: /B-Note/ Also spelled or known as: B, B-note, B note What does B (Note) mean? A musical note. More musical notes: A (Note), C (Note), D (Note), E (Note), F (Note) Example sentence: "Can you please do that again in a B note." Read More
• Balance Balance (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /bal-ans/ Also spelled or known as: Tonal balance What does Balance mean? The relative level of two or more sounds, voices, instruments, etc. Balance is the relative level of two or more sounds, voices, instruments, etc. Balance is important in audio because it levels out the different volumes in music so that they do not interfere(...) Read More
• Band Pass Filter Band Pass Filter (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /band-pass-fil-ter-ance/ Also spelled or known as: BandPassFilter, Band-Pass-Filter What does Band Pass Filter mean? A type of filter that acts as both a low-pass and a high-pass, and only allows a narrow range of frequencies through. Band Pass Filter is a type of filter that acts as both a low-pass and a high-pass, and(...) Read More
• Band Reject Filter Band Reject Filter (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /band-ree-jekt-fil-ter/ Also spelled or known as: Band-Reject Filter, BandReject Filter Related: Notch Filter, Band Stop Filter What does Band Reject Filter mean? A filter that removes frequencies in a specified band within the overall frequency spectrum. A Band Reject Filter (also known as a Notch Filter or Band Stop(...) Read More
• Band Stop Filter Band Stop Filter (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /band-stop-fil-ter/ Also spelled or known as: Band-Stop Filter, BandStop Filter Related: Notch Filter, Band Reject Filter What does Band Stop Filter mean? A filter that removes frequencies in a specified band within the overall frequency spectrum. A Band Stop Filter (also known as a Notch Filter or Band Reject Filter) is(...) Read More
• Bandwidth Bandwidth (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /band-with/ Also spelled or known as: Band-Width What does Bandwidth mean? The range of frequencies in an audio signal. Bandwidth is the range of frequencies in an audio signal. Example sentence: "I think the call dropped because of the bandwidth." Read More
• Bank Bank (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /baink/ Also spelled or known as: Soundbank What does Bank mean? A group of presets that can be loaded onto a synth. A Bank (also known as a "Soundbank") is a group of presets that can be loaded onto a synth. Bank Synonyms: Soundbank Example sentence: "I have it on a bank." Read More
• Bar Bar (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /bar/ Plural: Bars What does Bar mean? A line in a song. A bar is a line in a song, a bar can also be used as slang for lines that are really clever. Multiple clever lines on a rap song are usually referred to as "bars". Example sentence: "I'm trying to find a new bar to add to this song." Read More
• Bass Bass (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /bace/ Opposite: Treble What does Bass mean? The lower range of audio frequencies between 60Hz-250Hz. A reference value. Bass is the lower frequencies in a sound – typically from ~60Hz to ~250Hz. Bass Synonyms: Lows, Low end, Sub-bass Example sentence: "Let's add some bass to the last record." Read More
• Bass Music Bass Music (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /bass-mu-sik/ Also spelled or known as: Bass-Music Related: Bass What does Bass Music mean? A category of EDM music that features low and deep sound. Bass Music is a category of EDM music that features low and deep sound. Bass Music genre includes dubstep, trap, bass house, drum and bass and many more Example sentence: "I(...) Read More
• Bassline Bassline (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /bass-line/ Also spelled or known as: Bass-line, Bass line Related: Bass What does Bassline mean? The notes pattern filling up the bass/low frequency area of the frequency spectrum. Bassline is the notes pattern filling up the bass/low frequency area of the frequency spectrum. The bass has a low frequency. A bassline can be(...) Read More
• Beat Beat (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /beet/ What does Beat mean? 1. The rhythm of music. 2. A single stroke of a rhythmic accent. 3. An instrumental or a combination of instruments without words. Beat Synonyms: Instrumental A beat can mean the rhythm of music, a single stroke of a rhythmic accent, or an instrumental/a combination of instruments without(...) Read More
• Beat drop Beat drop (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /beet-drahp/ Also spelled or known as: Beat-drop What does Beat drop mean? A point in a song where a sudden change of rhythm or bass line occurs. Beat drop (also known as a "Drop") is a point in a song where a sudden change of rhythm or bass line occurs. In a drop, the tension is built up and then released on the "drop". Beat(...) Read More
• Beat Machine Beat Machine (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /beat-mash-een/ Also spelled or known as: Beat-Machine Plural: Beat Machines What does Beat Machine mean? A programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. A beat machine (also known as a drum machine) is a programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion(...) Read More
• Beat Repeat Beat Repeat (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /beat-re-peat/ Also spelled or known as: Beat-Repeat Related: Beat What does Beat Repeat mean? An effect that takes audio as an input and repeats the audio back at timed intervals to create a glitch effect. Beat Repeat is an effect that takes audio as an input and repeats the audio back at timed intervals to create a glitch(...) Read More
• Beatmatch Beatmatch (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /beat-match/ Also spelled or known as: Beat-match, Beat match Related: Beatmatching What does Beatmatch mean? A DJing process where two or more tracks are matched in tempo and key for a seamless transition between them. A DJing process where two or more tracks are matched in tempo and key for a seamless transition between them.(...) Read More
• Beatmatching Beatmatching (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /beat-match-in/ Also spelled or known as: Beatmatchin', Beat matching, Beat-matching Related: Beatmatching What does Beatmatching mean? To be matching two or more tracks in tempo and key for a seamless transition between them. Beatmatching is be matching two or more tracks in tempo and key for a seamless transition between(...) Read More
• Beats Beats (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /beets/ Singular: Beat What does Beats mean? 1. Instrumentals or a combination of instruments without words. 2. Strokes of a rhythmic accent. Beats are instrumentals or a combination of instruments without words. Beats can also mean Strokes of a rhythmic accent. Beat Synonyms: Instrumentals Example sentence: "Do you have some(...) Read More
• Beats Per Minute Beats Per Minute (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /beats-per-min-it/ Also spelled or known as: BPM Related: BPM What does Beats Per Minute mean? The number of steady even pulses occurring in one (1) minute in music. Beats Per Minute (also known as BPM) is the number of steady even pulses occurring in one (1) minute in music. Beats Per Minute Synonyms: Tempo,(...) Read More
• Bell Bell (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /behl/ Plural: Bells What does Bell mean? What is a Bell? A idiophone percussion instrument that sounds like or resembles a real bell. A bell is an idiophone percussion instrument that sounds like or resembles a real bell. Example sentence: "Let's try to add a bell there." Read More
• Bell Curve Bell Curve (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /bell-kurve/ Also spelled or known as: Bell-Curve What does Bell Curve mean? The most common curve on a parametric EQ, used to boost or cut a band of frequencies naturally. Bell Curve is the most common curve on a parametric EQ, used to boost or cut a band of frequencies naturally. Read More
• Bi-Directional Bi-Directional (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /by-dy-rek-tion-al/ Also spelled or known as: Bi Directional, Bidirectional Related: Directional What does Bi-Directional mean? A type of microphone pattern that sound from the front and back, but not the sides. A Bi-Directional microphone picks up sound from the front and back, but not the sides. Bi-Directional(...) Read More
• Bit Depth Bit Depth (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /bit-dept/ Also spelled or known as: Bit-Depth What does Bit Depth mean? The number of bits allowed for the dynamic range of an audio recording. Bit Depth is the number of bits allowed for the dynamic range of an audio recording. Most music recording today is formatted to 16-bit or 24-bit. A larger bit depth means a wider dynamic(...) Read More
• Bitrate Bitrate (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /bit-rate/ Also spelled or known as: Bit-rate, Bit rate What does Bitrate mean? The number of bits that are in an audio file every second, measured in kbps. Bitrate is the number of bits that are in an audio file every second, measured in kbps. Can be CBR (constant) or VBR (variable), an MP3 can store 320kbps compared to a WAV which(...) Read More
• Bitwig Studio Bitwig Studio (noun) Type: noun, DAW Pronunciation: /Bit-wig-stu-dio/ Also spelled or known as: FL-Studio, FL, FLStudio Related: Logic Pro, Ableton Live (Ableton), GarageBand, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo, FL Studio, Reaper What does Bitwig Studio mean? A DAW created by Bitwig. Bitwig Studio is a DAW created by Bitwig. The DAW is available for macOS, Windows, and(...) Read More
• Blanket License Blanket License (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /blank-et-lie-sens/ Related: Licensor, Licensee, License What does Blanket License mean? A license that allows unlimited access to use an entire library of songs during the term of a license for a single fee. A Blanket License is a type of license that allows the licensee (like a Radio station) unlimited access to use an(...) Read More
• BMI BMI (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /B-M-I/ Also spelled or known as: B M I, B.M.I. What does BMI mean? Broadcast Music Incorporated. BMI stands for Broadcast Music Incorporated. BMI is an American performing rights organization that protects its members' musical copyrights. BMI tracks performances of their music and collects (and distributes) the fees associated with(...) Read More
• Boom Boom (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /boom/ Related: Boom Stand, Boom Arm What does Boom Stand mean? An arm that attaches to a stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A microphone "boom" (also known as "boom arm") is an arm that attaches to the stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A "boom arm" attaches to the top of the stand so the microphone can(...) Read More
• Boom Arm Boom Arm (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /boo-arm/ Related: Boom Stand, Boom Plural: Boom Arms What does Boom Arm mean? An arm that attaches to a stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A "boom arm" (also known as "boom") is an arm that attaches to the stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A "boom arm" attaches to the top of the stand so the(...) Read More
• Boom Stand Boom Stand (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /boom-standl/ Also spelled or known as: Boomstand, Boom-Stand Related: Boom, Boom Arm What does Boom Stand mean? A microphone stand with a "boom arm", an arm that attaches to the stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A microphone stand with a "boom arm", an arm that attaches to the stand and extends the microphone(...) Read More
• Boost Boost (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /boost/ What does Boost mean? An EQ adjustment that increases the gain of a frequency spectrum. Boost is an EQ adjustment that increases the gain of a frequency spectrum. Example sentence: "Let's give it a boost." Read More
• Booth Booth (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /booth/ Also spelled or known as: Vocal booth Related: Vox, Vocals, Vocal booth Plural: Booths What does Booth mean? An enclosed space with soundproofing and isolation designed to record vocals in. Booths (also known as "the booth") are usually acoustically treated and inside of a recording studio room. Booth Synonyms: Vocal(...) Read More
• Bootleg Bootleg (noun) Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /boot-leg/ What does Bootleg mean? 1. A remix of a song without permission or to remix without permission. 2. An unofficial copy of something. Bootleg is a remix of a song without permission or an unofficial copy of something. Bootleg synonyms: Remix Example sentence: "This song is a bootleg version." Read More
• Bounce Bounce (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /bowns/ Related: Bounced, Bouncing What does Bounce mean? 1. An audio that is exported within a DAW to a formate like WAV or Mp3. 2. To export an audio. Example sentence: "I'm going to send you the bounce when its done bouncing." Read More
• Bouncing Bouncing (verb) Type: verb Pronunciation: /bounce-in/ Also spelled or known as: Bouncin' Also spelled or known as: Bounce, Bounced What does Bouncing mean? To be exporting a track in an MP3, WAV or other format. Example sentence: "I'm bouncing the record right now broski." Read More
• BPM BPM (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /B-P-M/ Also spelled or known as: B-P-M, B.P.M, B P M, Beats Per Minute Related: Beats Per Minute What does BPM mean? Beats Per Minute. BPM stands for Beats Per Minute; BPM is the number of steady even pulses occurring in one (1) minute in music. BPM Synonyms: Tempo, Beats Per Minute Example sentence: "What's the BPM(...) Read More
• Brass Brass (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /brahs/ What does Brass mean? What is a Brass? An acoustic brass instrument or a type of sound that resembles a brass instrument. Brass is an acoustic brass instrument or a type of sound that resembles a brass instrument. Example sentence: "Let's add a brass in between." Read More
• Break Break (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk/ Related: Breakdown, Breakbeat, Breaks, Breakbeats Also spelled or known as: The break Plural: Breaks, Breakbeats What does Break mean? A simplified section of a track. The break is a simplified section of a track. The break is typically where the track is simplified to just drums and/or percussions. Some breaks don't(...) Read More
• The Breakdown Break (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk/ Related: Breakdown, Breakbeat, Breaks, Breakbeats Also spelled or known as: The break Plural: Breaks, Breakbeats What does Break mean? A simplified section of a track. The break is a simplified section of a track. The break is typically where the track is simplified to just drums and/or percussions. Some breaks don't(...) Read More
• Break down Break (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk/ Related: Breakdown, Breakbeat, Breaks, Breakbeats Also spelled or known as: The break Plural: Breaks, Breakbeats What does Break mean? A simplified section of a track. The break is a simplified section of a track. The break is typically where the track is simplified to just drums and/or percussions. Some breaks don't(...) Read More
• Breakbeat Breakbeat (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk-beat/ Also spelled or known as: Break-beat, Break beat Related: Break, Breakdown, Breaks, Breakbeats Plural: Breakbeats What does Breakbeat mean? A repeated drum beat pattern. The breakbeat is a repeated drum beat pattern in a track. Breakbeat Synonyms: Break, Breakdown Example sentence: "I'm gonna use this(...) Read More
• Breakdown Breakdown (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk-down/ Also spelled or known as: The breakdown, Break-down, Break down Related: Break, Breakbeat, Breaks, Breakbeats Plural: Breaks, Breakbeats What does Breakdown mean? A simplified section of a track. The breakdown is a simplified section of a track. The Breakdown is typically where the track is simplified to just(...) Read More
• Break Breakdown (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk-down/ Also spelled or known as: The breakdown, Break-down, Break down Related: Break, Breakbeat, Breaks, Breakbeats Plural: Breaks, Breakbeats What does Breakdown mean? A simplified section of a track. The breakdown is a simplified section of a track. The Breakdown is typically where the track is simplified to just(...) Read More
• Breakbeat Breakdown (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk-down/ Also spelled or known as: The breakdown, Break-down, Break down Related: Break, Breakbeat, Breaks, Breakbeats Plural: Breaks, Breakbeats What does Breakdown mean? A simplified section of a track. The breakdown is a simplified section of a track. The Breakdown is typically where the track is simplified to just(...) Read More
• Breaks Breaks (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayks/ Related: Breakdown, Breakbeat, Break, Breakbeats Also spelled or known as: The breaks Singular: Break, Breakbeat What does Breaks mean? Simplified sections of a track. Breaks are simplified sections of a track(s). The break is typically where the track is simplified to just drums and/or percussions. Some breaks don't(...) Read More
• Breakbeats Breaks (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayks/ Related: Breakdown, Breakbeat, Break, Breakbeats Also spelled or known as: The breaks Singular: Break, Breakbeat What does Breaks mean? Simplified sections of a track. Breaks are simplified sections of a track(s). The break is typically where the track is simplified to just drums and/or percussions. Some breaks don't(...) Read More
• Brickwall Filter Brickwall Filter (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /brick-wall-fil-ter/ What does Brickwall Filter mean? What is a Brickwall Filter? An advanced type of low-pass or high-pass filter with a very steep slope (dB/oct), resembling a brick wall becuase of the rolloff. A Brickwall Filter is an advanced type of low-pass or high-pass filter with a very steep slope (dB/oct), resembling(...) Read More
• Bridge Bridge (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /bridge/ What does Bridge mean? A section that connects two parts of a song. A bridge musically and lyrically is a section that connects two parts of a song. A bridge can be used to combat repetitiveness. Example sentence: "Im going to re-rewite the bridge today." Read More
• Brown Noise Brown Noise (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /brown-noise/ Also spelled or known as: Brown-Noise, Brownnoise Other Noises: White Noise, Pink Noise What does Brown Noise mean? A type of noise that is denser in the low end and has less high-frequencies than both pink and white noise. Beatdown is a type of noise that is denser in the low end and has less high-frequencies(...) Read More
• Browser Browser (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /brow-zer/ What does Browser mean? What is a Browser? A feature on most DAWs for browsing files like samples, effects, plugins, presets, stock content, & more. A browser is a feature on most DAWs for browsing files like samples, effects, plugins, presets, stock content, & more. Example sentence: "Can you find a new 808 with the browser." Read More
• Build Build (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /bild/ Related: Build up What does Build mean? A section of a track that leads into a drop. A build (sometimes known as build up) is a section of a track that leads into a drop. A build creates excitement and anticipation for the drop. Build Synonyms: Build up Example sentence: "I like the first build better, it's louder and a(...) Read More
• Build up Build up (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /bild-up/ Also spelled or known as: Build-up, Buildup Related: Build What does Build up mean? A section of a track that leads into a drop. A Build up (sometimes spelled build-up or buildup) is a section of a track that leads into a drop. A build up creates excitement and anticipation for the drop. Build up Synonyms:(...) Read More
• Bus Bus (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /bus/ Also spelled or known as: Buss What does Bus mean? An auxiliary track that is assigned audio from multiple tracks in a DAW for group audio processing. Bus is a an auxiliary track that is assigned audio from multiple tracks in a DAW for group audio processing. A bus may group vocals, piano, and synthesizers together after their(...) Read More
• Buss Buss (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /buss/ Also spelled or known as: Bus What does Buss mean? What is a Buss? A track that is assigned audio from multiple tracks in a DAW for group audio processing. Buss is a an auxiliary track that is assigned audio from multiple tracks in a DAW for group audio processing. A bus may group vocals, piano, and synthesizers together after(...) Read More
• C (Note) C (Note) (noun) Type: noun, Musical note Pronunciation: /C-Note/ Also spelled or known as: C, C-note, C note What does C (Note) mean? A musical note. More musical notes: A (Note), B (Note), D (Note), E (Note), F (Note) Example sentence: "Make that more like a C note." Read More
• Cable Cable (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /kayb-ull/ Plural: Cables What does Cable mean? What is a Cable? A cord that can connect devices together by transmitting audio or some form of digital/analogue data. A cable is a cord that can connect devices together by transmitting audio or some form of digital/analogue data. Example sentence: "Can you pass me the cable on the(...) Read More
• CAPASSO CAPASSO (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /cap-ah-so/ or /c-a-p-a-s-s-o/ Also spelled or known as: C.A.P.A.S.S.O., C-A-P-A-S-S-O What does CAPASSO mean? Composers, Authors, and Publishers Association. CAPASSO stands for Composers, Authors, and Publishers Association. CAPASSO is a South African organization that administers the mechanical right in the composition’s(...) Read More
• Cardioid Cardioid (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /kar-diod/ Also spelled or known as: Cardioid Microphone, Cardioid Pattern, Unidirectional Microphone, Unidirectional Pattern Related: Unidirectional What does Cardioid mean? A type of microphone with a heart-shaped pickup pattern that picks up sounds in front of it, but not behind it. A Unidirectional (also known as "Cardioid")(...) Read More
• Cardioid Microphone Cardioid Microphone (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /kar-diod-micro-fone/ Also spelled or known as: Cardioid, Unidirectional Microphone, Unidirectional Pattern Related: Unidirectional Cardioid Microphone, Cardioid What does Cardioid Microphone mean? A type of microphone with a heart-shaped pickup pattern that picks up sounds in front of it, but not behind it. A(...) Read More
• Cardioid Pattern Cardioid Pattern (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /kar-diod-pat-ern/ Also spelled or known as: Cardioid Pattern, Unidirectional Microphone, Unidirectional Pattern Related: Cardioid, Unidirectional Pattern What does Cardioid Pattern mean? A heart-shaped microphone pickup pattern that picks up sounds in front of it, but not behind it. A Cardioid pattern (also known as "(...) Read More
• Catalog Catalog (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cat-ah-log/ Related: Music Catalog What does Catalog mean? A collection of musical works by an artist. A Catalog is a collection of musical works by an artist. Catalog Synonyms: Discography, Music Catalog, Demos, Works Example sentence: "Drake has a great catalog." Read More
• CBR CBR (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /C-B-R/ Also spelled or known as: C-B-R, C.B.R., C B R What does CBR mean? Constant Bit Rate. CBR stands for Constant Bit Rate. Opposite of VBR (Variable Bit Rate), CBR (Constant Bit Rate) refers to the encoding of an MP3 at a consistent bitrate over the entire duration of the file. Read More
• CD CD (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /C-D/ Also spelled or known as: C-D, C.D., C D Related: CD player What does CD mean? Compact Disc. A physical disk for audio. CD stands for Compact Disc. Example sentence: "My friend has a CD signed by Alice." Read More
• Channel Channel (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /chan-nell/ Plural: Channels What does Channel mean? An audio path going from one source (input) to another source (output). A channel is an audio path from input to output, similar to a bus. Channel Synonyms: Bus Example sentence: "Can you please see if I have the cord in the right channel." Read More
• Chorus Chorus (noun) Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /ko-rus/ Related: Hook What does Chorus mean? 1. A time-based effect that adds multiple delays. 2. The part of a song that is repeated throughout the song. 3. A musical singing group with many singers. Chorus can mean multiple things, a chorus can be a time-based effect that adds multiple delays creating a "detuning"(...) Read More
• Codec Codec (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ko-dek/ Plural: Codecs What does Codec mean? An algorithm standard that compresses audio into a particular format for the purposes of reducing file size. Codec is an algorithm standard that compresses audio into a particular format for the purposes of reducing file size (e.g. MP3, Windows Media Audio (WMA), Dolby Digital and(...) Read More
• Collab Collab (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /koal-ab/ Plural: Collabs Related: Collaborate, Collabing, Collaboration, Collabed What does Collab mean? 1. A collaboration; work made by two or more artists. 2. Collaborate; to work together with someone or multiple people. A collab (short for collaboration or collaborate) is a work made by two or more artists or to work(...) Read More
• Collabing Collabing (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /koal-ab-in/ Related: Collaborate, Collab, Collabed, Collaborator What does Collabing mean? To be working together with one or more artists. Collabing (also known as collaborating) is to be working together with one or more artists. Collabing synonyms: Collaborating Example sentence: "We've been collabing for 5 years now." Read More
• Collaboration Collaboration (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /koal-ab-o-ray-tion/ Plural: Collaborations Related: Collaborate, Collabing, Collab, Collabed What does Collaboration mean? Work made by two or more artists. A collaboration (also known as a collab) is a work made by two or more artists. Collaboration synonyms: Partnership, Alliance Example sentence: "we made a(...) Read More
• Collaborator Collaborator (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /koal-ab-ah-rate-or/ Related: Collaborate, Collab, Collabed, Collabing Plural: Collaborators What does Collaborator mean? Someone in a collab. An artist who worked or is working with another artist to create a work. A collaborator is someone in a collab. An artist who worked or is working with another artist to create a(...) Read More
• Commission Commission (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /com-e-tion/ What does Commission mean? Percentage of income paid by musical artists to their representatives. Commission is the percentage of income paid by musical artists to their representatives. Commission Synonyms: Cut Example sentence: "His manager is getting his commission this month." Read More
• Common Time Common Time (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /kom-on-time/ Also spelled or known as: 4/4, Common-Time What does Common Time mean? A time signature that determines that there are 4 beats in 1 bar. Common Time (also known as or called "4/4") is a time signature that determines that there are 4 beats in 1 bar. Example sentence: "Yup i just confirmed it's common time." Read More
• Compander Compander (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /kom-pan-der/ What does Compander mean? A compressor and expander combined. A compander is a compressor and expander combined into one. Example sentence: "We used the compander on it." Read More
• Comping Comping (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /kom-in/ What does Comping mean? A recording process where multiple takes are recorded and the best parts of each take are made into a solid take. Comping is a vocal recording process where multiple takes are recorded and the best parts of each take are made into a solid take. Example sentence: "We were comping the audio." Read More
• Composer Composer (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /com-po-ser/ Plural: Composers What does Composer mean? Someone who composes or writes music. A composer is someone who composes or writes music. Composers write lyrics for songs or for an instrumental track, etc. Example sentence: "I sent the instrumental to the composer." Read More
• Composition Composition (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /com-po-si-tion/ Related: Musical Composition, Original Composition What does Composition mean? A musical work. A composition is a musical work. Composition Synonyms: Writing, Lyrics, Musical Composition, Original Composition Example sentence: "I really like the composition." Read More
• Compression Compression (noun) Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /com-preh-sion/ Related: Compress What does Compression mean? A technique to control the dynamic range of a track. Example sentence: "Can you add some compression to the vocals." Read: What is Compression? What does Compression do? Read More
• Compressor Compressor (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /com-press-err/ Related: Compression What does Compressor mean? An audio processor that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal. Compressor is an audio processor that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal. Example sentence: "I just opened up the compressor." Read More
• Console Console (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /con-sole/ Plural: Consoles Related: Mixing desk, Mixer, Sound board What does Console mean? A device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, balance, process, and combine sounds. A console is the in person studio version of a DAW. Console Synonyms: Mixing desk, Mixer, Sound board Example(...) Read More
• Control Room Control Room (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /kon-troll-room/ Also spelled or known as: Control-Room, Control Booth Related: Live Room What does Control Room mean? A room where audio engineers, music producers, and technicians sit, work, or "control" the session. A control room in a recording studio is usually the main room where audio engineers, music producers,(...) Read More
• Controller Controller (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /kon-troll-err/ Plural: Controllers What does Controller mean? A MIDI hardware device that controls the parameters of a piece of software or another device. The controller is a MIDI hardware device that controls the parameters of a piece of software or another device. An example of a controller is a MIDI keyboard. Example(...) Read More
• Copyright Copyright (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cop-e-rite/ Related: Copyright Infringement What does Copyright mean? The exclusive rights granted to authors or original creator/s of a song or work. Copyright is the exclusive rights granted to authors or original creator/s of a song or work. Example sentence: "We own to copyright to a lot of his music." Read More
• Copyright Infringement Copyright Infringement (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cop-e-rite-in-fring-ment/ Related: Copyright What does Copyright Infringement mean? The unauthorized use of a copyrighted work. Copyright Infringement is the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work. Example sentence: "Trust me you don't want to get sued for Copyright Infringement." Read More
• Countertenor Countertenor (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /kount-err-ten-orr/ Also spelled or known as: Counter tenor, Counter-tenor Related: Tenor, Baritone, Alto What does Countertenor mean? The highest natural adult male singing voice; someone with this singing voice. Countertenor is the highest natural adult male singing voice; someone with this singing voice. A Countertenor is(...) Read More
• Cover Cover (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cov-err/ Related: Covers, Cover Song Plural: Covers What does Cover mean? An artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover is an artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. Cover Synonyms: Cover version, Cover song, Remake, Revival, Remix Example(...) Read More
• Cover version Cover (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cov-err/ Related: Covers, Cover Song Plural: Covers What does Cover mean? An artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover is an artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. Cover Synonyms: Cover version, Cover song, Remake, Revival, Remix Example(...) Read More
•  Cover song Cover (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cov-err/ Related: Covers, Cover Song Plural: Covers What does Cover mean? An artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover is an artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. Cover Synonyms: Cover version, Cover song, Remake, Revival, Remix Example(...) Read More
• Remake Cover (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cov-err/ Related: Covers, Cover Song Plural: Covers What does Cover mean? An artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover is an artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. Cover Synonyms: Cover version, Cover song, Remake, Revival, Remix Example(...) Read More
• Revival Cover (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cov-err/ Related: Covers, Cover Song Plural: Covers What does Cover mean? An artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover is an artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. Cover Synonyms: Cover version, Cover song, Remake, Revival, Remix Example(...) Read More
• Remix Cover (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cov-err/ Related: Covers, Cover Song Plural: Covers What does Cover mean? An artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover is an artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. Cover Synonyms: Cover version, Cover song, Remake, Revival, Remix Example(...) Read More
• Cover Song Cover Song (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cov-err-sung/ Also spelled or known as: Cover-song, Coversong Related: Cover, Song Plural: Cover Songs What does Cover Song mean? An artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover song (also known as a cover version or cover) is an artist's version of a song that was recorded and(...) Read More
• Cover version Cover Song (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cov-err-sung/ Also spelled or known as: Cover-song, Coversong Related: Cover, Song Plural: Cover Songs What does Cover Song mean? An artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover song (also known as a cover version or cover) is an artist's version of a song that was recorded and(...) Read More
•  Cover Cover Song (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cov-err-sung/ Also spelled or known as: Cover-song, Coversong Related: Cover, Song Plural: Cover Songs What does Cover Song mean? An artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover song (also known as a cover version or cover) is an artist's version of a song that was recorded and(...) Read More
• Remake Cover Song (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cov-err-sung/ Also spelled or known as: Cover-song, Coversong Related: Cover, Song Plural: Cover Songs What does Cover Song mean? An artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover song (also known as a cover version or cover) is an artist's version of a song that was recorded and(...) Read More
• Revival Cover Song (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cov-err-sung/ Also spelled or known as: Cover-song, Coversong Related: Cover, Song Plural: Cover Songs What does Cover Song mean? An artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover song (also known as a cover version or cover) is an artist's version of a song that was recorded and(...) Read More
• Remix Cover Song (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cov-err-sung/ Also spelled or known as: Cover-song, Coversong Related: Cover, Song Plural: Cover Songs What does Cover Song mean? An artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover song (also known as a cover version or cover) is an artist's version of a song that was recorded and(...) Read More
• Rework Cover Song (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cov-err-sung/ Also spelled or known as: Cover-song, Coversong Related: Cover, Song Plural: Cover Songs What does Cover Song mean? An artist's version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover song (also known as a cover version or cover) is an artist's version of a song that was recorded and(...) Read More
• CPU CPU (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /c-p-u/ Also spelled or known as: C.P.U., C-P-U What does CPU mean? The "brain" of a computer that processes all information. CPU (also known as Central Processing Unit) is the "brain" of a computer that processes all information. Example sentence: "I had to replace my CPU." Read More
• Cycle Cycle (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /cy-cull/ What does Cycle mean? A complete playthrough of a waveform. Cycle is a complete playthrough of a waveform. Cycles occur in one second is measured in Hertz (Hz). Cycle synonyms: Playback Example sentence: "Lets have a cycle of that." Read More
• D (Note) D (Note) (noun) Type: noun, musical note Pronunciation: /D-Note/ Also spelled or known as: D, D-note, D note What does D (Note) mean? A musical note. More musical notes: A (Note), B (Note), C (Note), E (Note), F (Note) Example sentence: "I love the way you did the D note." Read More
• DAW DAW (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /daw/ Plural: DAWs Also spelled or known as: D.A.W, D A W, Digital Audio Workstation Popular DAWS: Logic Pro, FL Studio, GarageBand, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo What does DAW mean? Digital Audio Workstation. DAW stands for Digital Audio Workstation. A DAW is a software program that(...) Read More
• dB dB (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /des-e-bull/ Also spelled or known as: Decibel Plural: dBs Related: Decibel What does dB mean? The main unit of volume measurement. A dB is relative, as there are several different “scales” of dB’s that are used in audio (most popular dB-FS, along with dB-VU, dB-RMS, & dB-LUFS) Each and every dB scale has a certain function in(...) Read More
• De-esser De-esser (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /de-ess-err/ What does De-esser mean? A processor that reduces sibilance (the "S" sound). Sibilance is the sound of an "s" in words and de-esser reduces it. Example sentence: "We used de-esser on it." Read More
• Decay Decay (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /de-kay/ Plural: Decays What does Decay mean? Decay is the time it takes for a sound to reach sustain level from the attack peak. How fast a sound fades from a certain loudness. Decay is the time from the initial falling off to the sustain level. Example sentence: "I like the decay you have on the song." Read: What is ADSR(...) Read More
• Decibel Decibel (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /des-e-bull/ Also spelled or known as: dB Plural: Decibels Related: dB What does Decibel mean? The main unit of volume measurement. A dB is relative, as there are several different “scales” of dB’s that are used in audio (most popular dB-FS, along with dB-VU, dB-RMS, & dB-LUFS) Each and every dB scale has a certain function in(...) Read More
• Delay Delay (noun) Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /dee-lay/ Related: Echo What does Delay mean? A technique that takes recorded audio and plays back delayed duplicated to create echoes. Example sentence: "We added a bit of delay to the song." Read: What is Delay? What does Delay do? Read More
• Demo Demo (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dem-oh/ What does Demo mean? An example, early, or rough recording of music; may not be mixed, mastered or completed. A demo is usually made to prepare for a proper full recording. Example sentence: "We sent in our demo to a new label last night." Read More
• Digital Audio Digital Audio (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dig-e-tal-aww-dio/ Also spelled or known as: Digital-Audio What does Digital Audio mean? Technology that records, stores, and reproduces sound by encoding an audio signal in digital form instead of analog form.  Digital Audio is a technology that records, stores, and reproduces sound by encoding an audio signal in digital(...) Read More
• Digital Audio Workstation Digital Audio Workstation (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /dee-jee-tal-aww-deo-work-stay-tion/ Plural: Digital Audio Workstations Also spelled or known as: DAW Popular Digital Audio Workstations: Logic Pro, FL Studio, GarageBand, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo What does Digital Audio Workstation mean? A software program that allows artists, producers,(...) Read More
• Discography Discography (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dis-kog-ah-free/ What does Discography mean? A collection of musical works by an artist. A Discography is a collection of musical works by an artist. Discography Synonyms: Music Catalog, Catalog, Demos, Works Example sentence: "I love Lil Wayne's discography." Read More
• Distortion Distortion (noun) Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /dis-tor-tion/ Related: Distorted What does Distortion mean? A technique used to alter or deform recorded audio. Example sentence: "I like rock some with some Distortion." Read: What is Distortion? What does Distortion do? Read More
• Distribution Distribution (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dis-tree-bew-tion/ Related: Distro What does Distribution mean? The process of distributing your music to stores and streaming platforms (DSP's). Distribution is the process of distributing your music to stores and streaming platforms (DSP's). Distribution can be done by a label, distribution company, or(...) Read More
• Distro Distro (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dis-tro/ Related: Distro What does Distro mean? Distribution; the process of distributing your music to stores and streaming platforms (DSP's). Distro (also known as distribution) is the process of distributing your music to stores and streaming platforms (DSP's). Distribution can be done by a label, distribution company, or(...) Read More
• Distribution Distro (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dis-tro/ Related: Distro What does Distro mean? Distribution; the process of distributing your music to stores and streaming platforms (DSP's). Distro (also known as distribution) is the process of distributing your music to stores and streaming platforms (DSP's). Distribution can be done by a label, distribution company, or(...) Read More
• DJ DJ (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /D-J/ Also spelled or known as: D-J, D.J., D J What does DJ mean? 1. Disc Jockey. A DJ is someone who plays/"spins" recorded music in a live scenario and blends them together by mixing. DJ stands for Disc Jockey. 2. To play/"spins" recorded music in a live scenario and blend them together by mixing. DJ Synonyms:(...) Read More
• Doubling Doubling (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dub-ling/ Also spelled or known as: Doublin What does Doubling mean? Recording sounds or vocals multiple times to get a “thicker” sound. Example sentence: "We might need to do some doubling on that song." Read More
• Drop Drop (noun) Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /drahp/ Related: Dropped What does Drop mean? 1. A point in a song where a sudden change of rhythm or bass line occurs. 2. A release or to release. Drop (also known as a "beat drop") is a point in a song where a sudden change of rhythm or bass line occurs. In a drop, the tension is built up and then released on the "drop". A(...) Read More
• Drum Machine Drum Machine (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /drum-mash-een/ Also spelled or known as: Drum-Machine Plural: Drum Machines What does Drum Machine mean? A programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. An analog drum machine is a programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats,(...) Read More
• Dry Dry (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dry/ Also spelled or known as: Dry sound, Dry-sound Opposite: Wet What does Dry mean? Unprocessed sound; a sound with no effects on it. Dry sound is vocals or sounds recorded as is. Example sentence: "The vocals sounded a bit dry. You haven't started a mix have you?" Read More
• Dry sound Dry sound (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dry-sund/ Also spelled or known as: Dry, Drysound, Dry-sound Opposite: Wet sound What does Dry sound mean? Unprocessed sound; a sound with no effects on it. Dry sound is vocals or sounds recorded as is. Example sentence: "The album right now is all dry sound." Read More
• DSP DSP (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /D-S-P/ Also spelled or known as: DSP's, D-S-P, D.S.P, D S P Related: Digital Service Provider What does DSP mean? 1. Digital Service Provider 2. Digital Streaming Platform DSP stands for Digital Service Provider (most used) or Digital Streaming Platform. A Digital Service Provider or a Digital Streaming Platform is a(...) Read More
• Dub Dub (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dawb/ What does Dub mean? 1. A version or copy of a track, sometimes with effects and changes applied. Dub synonyms: Record, Track 2. An electronic style of music formed from reggae in the 1960s, or Dubstep. Dub synonyms: Dubstep Dub is a version or copy of a track, sometimes with effects and changes applied. Dub can also be used(...) Read More
• Dubstep Dub (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dawb/ What does Dub mean? 1. A version or copy of a track, sometimes with effects and changes applied. Dub synonyms: Record, Track 2. An electronic style of music formed from reggae in the 1960s, or Dubstep. Dub synonyms: Dubstep Dub is a version or copy of a track, sometimes with effects and changes applied. Dub can also be used(...) Read More
• Dubstep Dubstep (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dawb-step/ What does Dubstep mean? An electronic style of music formed from reggae in the 1960s, or Dubstep. Dubstep synonyms: Dub Dubstep (also known as "dub") is an electronic style of music formed from reggae in the 1960s. Example sentence: "I used to really love dubstep music." Read More
• Duet Duet (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /do-ett/ Related: Duo What does Duet mean? A musical performance by two people. A duet is a musical performance by two people. Duet stems from the term duo; two voices or instruments together. Example sentence: "They ended the show with a duet." Read More
• Duo Duo (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /do-oo/ Related: Duet What does Duo mean? 1. Two voices or instruments together. 2. A musical group of two people. A duo is two voices or instruments together. A duo can also mean a musical group of two(2) people. Example sentence: "Rae Sremmurd is my favorite duo." Read More
• Dynamic Range Dynamic Range (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dy-nah-mik-raing/ Also spelled or known as: Dynamic-Range Related: Dynamics What does Dynamic Range mean? The number of decibels (dB) between the highest and the lowest point in a track's amplitude. Dynamic Range is the number of decibels (dB) between the highest point in the tracks’ amplitude and the lowest point. Low(...) Read More
• Dynamics Dynamics (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dy-nah-miks/ Also spelled or known as: Dynamics Processors Related: Dynamics Processors What does Dynamics mean? 1. The number of decibels (dB) between the highest and the lowest point in a track's amplitude. 2. Volume of music; how loud or quiet a piece of music is 3. A processor to adjust the dynamic range of individual(...) Read More
• Dynamics Processors Dynamics Processors (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /dy-nah-miks-praw-cess-awws/ Also spelled or known as: Dynamics Related: Dynamics What does Dynamics Processors mean? Processors to adjust the dynamic range of individual audio files, tracks, or an overall project. Dynamics Processors are made to adjust the dynamic range of individual audio files, tracks, or an(...) Read More
• E (Note) E (Note) (noun) Type: noun, Musical note Pronunciation: /E-Note/ Also spelled or known as: E, E-note, E note What does E (Note) mean? A musical note. More musical notes: A (Note), B (Note), C (Note), D (Note), F (Note) Example sentence: "I can try and play it in an E note." Read More
• E-Piano E-Piano (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /e-piano/ Also spelled or known as: E Piano What does E-Piano mean? Electronic Piano. E-Piano stands for an Electronic Piano. An electronic piano instrument is common and used in electronic music and Hip-Hop. Example sentence: "I love the sound the E-piano created." Read More
• Early Reflections Early Reflections (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /earl-e-re-fleck-tions/ Also spelled or known as: Early-Reflections What does Early Reflections mean? A continuation of a reverb tail, the initial sound heard when there is natural or algorithmic reverberation. Early Reflections is a continuation of a reverb tail, the initial sound heard when there is natural or(...) Read More
• EDM EDM (noun) Type: noun, acronym, genre Pronunciation: /E-D-M/ Also spelled or known as: E-D-M, E.D.M., E D M What does EDM mean? Electronic Dance Music. EDM (electronic dance music) is the combined term for all genres within the dance music space such as; House, Techno, Trance, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Garage, Grime, Trap, Ambient, & more. Example sentence: "We went to an(...) Read More
• Effect Effect (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /e-fekt/ Plural: Effects What does Effect mean? Any processing unit (digital or analogue) that can be applied to an audio signal to alter the outcome. An effect is any processing unit (digital or analogue) that can be applied to an audio signal to alter the outcome. When you send an audio signal through an effect, the effect can(...) Read More
• Eighth Note Eighth Note (noun) Type: noun, music notation Pronunciation: /ayth-note/ Also spelled or known as: Eighth-Note, EighthNote Related: Eighth Rest What does Eighth Note mean? A note that lasts 1/8 the duration of a whole note. More notes: Half Note, Quarter Note, Whole Note, A note, B note, C note, D note, F note An Eighth Note (used in music notation) is a note that(...) Read More
• Engineer Engineer (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /en-jin-neer/ Related: Sound engineer, Audio Engineer, Recording Engineer, Engineering Plural: Engineers What does Engineer mean? A recording engineer; someone who records, mixes, or masters audio. An engineer records, mixes, or masters audio, they usually work in a recording studio or live concert setting. Engineer(...) Read More
• Engineering Engineering (noun) Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /en-jin-neer-ing/ Related: Audio Engineering, Sound Engineering, Recording Engineering, Engineer What does Engineering mean? To be recording, mixing, or mastering audio. Engineering is to be to be recording, mixing, or mastering audio. An engineer records, mixes, or masters audio, they usually work in a recording studio(...) Read More
• Ensemble Ensemble (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /en-sam-bull/ Also known as: Musical Ensemble Related: Duo What does Ensemble mean? A group of musicians. An ensemble is a group of musicians. Ensemble Synonyms: Musical ensemble, Duo Example sentence: "I brought an ensemble in to play some stuff." Read More
• Musical Ensemble Ensemble (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /en-sam-bull/ Also known as: Musical Ensemble Related: Duo What does Ensemble mean? A group of musicians. An ensemble is a group of musicians. Ensemble Synonyms: Musical ensemble, Duo Example sentence: "I brought an ensemble in to play some stuff." Read More
• EQ EQ (noun) Type: noun, acronym, effect Pronunciation: /E-Q/ Also spelled or known as: E-Q, E.Q., E Q Related: Equalization, Equalizer What does EQ mean? Equalization. EQ stands for Equalization. An equalizer can be used to add or remove frequency of sounds, groups, and entire tracks. EQ allows you to adjust levels of certain frequencies in a sound without changing(...) Read More
• Erosion Erosion (noun) Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /e-ro-sion/ What does Erosion mean? An audio effect in Ableton Live that adds distortion by modulating the signal with a sine wave or noise. Erosion is an audio effect in Ableton Live that adds distortion by modulating the signal with a sine wave or noise. Example sentence: "I like the erosion on that record." Read More
• Exclusive Publishing Agreement Exclusive Publishing Agreement (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /ex-clue-sive-pub-leesh-in-ag-ree-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Publishing Agreement What does Exclusive Publishing Agreement mean? A written agreement allowing a music publisher to publish some or all of a songwriter's or composer's work for a certain period of time. An Exclusive Publishing Agreement (also(...) Read More
• F (Note) What does F (Note) mean? A Musical note F (Note) (noun) Type: noun, musical note Pronunciation: /F-Note/ Also spelled or known as: F, F-note, F note What does F (Note) mean? A musical note. More musical notes: A (Note), B (Note), C (Note), D (Note), E (Note) Example sentence: "Put that one in a F note." Read More
• FabFilter FabFilter (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /fab-fil-ter/ What does FabFilter mean? A software company that makes both mixing and creative plugins like Pro-R, Pro-Q, Pro-L, Saturn & more. FabFilter is a software company that makes both mixing and creative plugins like Pro-R, Pro-Q, Pro-L, Saturn & more. Example sentence: "FabFilter made the Pro-R plugin." Read More
• Fade Fade (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /fade/ What does Fade mean? The increase or decrease of volume over time. Fade is usually used to bring sound or a song to a smooth silence or to open up a sound or song. A fade is usually applied to the beginning or the ending of a song. Example sentence: "Let's put a fade at the end of it." Read More
• Fader Fader (noun) Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /fade-err/ Related: Fade What does Fader mean? A part of the channel used to control volume. Faders are always a straight line compared to knobs/pots, which are always circular. Example sentence: "Can you please turn the fader down a bit." Read More
• Far Field Far Field (Far Field Monitors) (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /far-field/ Also spelled or known as: Farfield, Far-Field, Far Field Monitors Similar to Far Field: Near Field, Mid Field What does Far Field mean? A type of studio monitors designed to be farther away from the listener's ear. Far Field is a type of studio monitors designed to be farther away from the(...) Read More
• Feedback Feedback (noun) Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /feed-back/ What does Feedback mean? An effect that feeds the output signal back into the input signal. Feedback is an effect that feeds the output signal back into the input signal, similar to a delay or distortion, to enhance the effect. The more feedback a delay has, the longer the effect will last. A delay or distortion(...) Read More
• Fiddle Fiddle (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /fid-ull/ Related: Violinist, Violin What does Fiddle mean? A violin; A four-stringed instrument played with a bow. A fiddle is another word for a violin. A fiddle (violin) is a four-stringed instrument played with a bow. A fiddle has a shallow body and is played with a bow by holding it under the chin and moving the bow over the(...) Read More
• Fidelity Fidelity (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /fid-ell-lee-tee/ What does Fidelity mean? The quality of the audio. Fidelity refers to the quality of the audio. High fidelity (also known as Hi-Fi) means high quality, and low fidelity (also known as Lo-Fi) means low quality, in terms of bitrate/sample rate. Fidelity synonyms: Hi-Fidelity, Hi-Fi, Lo-Fi Example sentence: "What(...) Read More
• Filter Filter (noun) Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /fil-ter/ Plural: Filters What does Filter mean? An effect that only allows a particular band of frequencies to pass through. Filter is an effect that only allows a particular band of frequencies to pass through. Different filter types include low-pass filter, high-pass filter, band-pass filters and band-reject(...) Read More
• FL Studio FL Studio (noun) Type: noun, DAW Pronunciation: /F-L-stu-dio/ Also spelled or known as: FL-Studio, FL, FLStudio Related: Logic Pro, Ableton Live (Ableton), GarageBand, Pro Tools, Bitwig Studio, Cubase/Nuendo, Reaper What does FL Studio mean? A popular DAW created by Image-Line. FL Studio is popular especially among music producers. Creator: Image-Line Example(...) Read More
• FLAC FLAC (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /F-L-A-C/ Also spelled or known as: F-L-A-C, F.L.A.C., F L A C Related: AIFF, Wav, MP3 What does FLAC mean? Free lossless audio codec. FLAC stands for Free lossless audio codec. FLAC files are compressed to nearly half the size of WAV files, with the same sample rate. FLAC maintains the same audio quality as the original(...) Read More
• Flip Flip (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /flip/ What does Flip mean? A remix or re-done version of a song. Flip is a remix or re-done version of a song. Flip Synonyms: Bootleg, Remix, Rework Example sentence: "I made a flip of that song back in the day." Read More
• Flutist Flutist (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /flu-tist/ Related: Flute What does Flutist mean? Someone who plays the flute; a flute player. A flutist is someone who plays the flute. A flute player is known as a flutist. Example sentence: "We need a flutist for the show tomorrow." Read More
• FOH FOH (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /F-O-H/ Also spelled or known as: Front-of-House Related: Front of House What does FOH mean? Front of House; An area in a live venue audio setting where live audio for the show is controlled and mixed. FOH (also known as and stands for "Front of House") is an area in a live venue audio setting where live audio for the show(...) Read More
• Form Form (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /form/ What does Form mean? The pattern of a piece of music. The form is the pattern of a piece of music. Form synonyms: Structure, Arrangement Example sentence: "I didn't like the form of the first song." Read More
• Front of House Front of House (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /front-of-house/ Also spelled or known as: Front-of-House Related: FOH What does Front of House mean? An area in a live venue audio setting where live audio for the show is controlled and mixed. Front of House (also known as FOH) is an area in a live venue audio setting where live audio for the show is controlled and(...) Read More
• FX FX (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /F-X/ Also spelled or known as: F-X, F.X., F X Related: SFX What does FX mean? Short for Effects. FX stands for Effects. Processes or devices used to alter a sound. Popular effects include delay, reverb, chorus, distortion, phaser, and flange. Example sentence: "Can you add some FX to that loop. It needs something." Read More
• Gain Gain (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /gayn/ What does Gain mean? 1. An increase or decrease in the amplitude of a signal. Gain is generally a synonym for volume, though it’s often used as another word for distortion. 2. Initial sound level of a sound before it goes through an amplifier. Gain can also mean the initial sound or signal level before it goes through an(...) Read More
• GarageBand GarageBand (noun) Type: noun, DAW Pronunciation: /gah-raj-band/ Also spelled or known as: Garage-Band, Garage Band Related: Logic Pro, FL Studio, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo What does GarageBand mean? A popular DAW created by Apple. Example sentence: "I learned how to make music by using GarageBand." Other DAWS: Logic Pro, FL Studio, Ableton Live, Pro(...) Read More
• Gate Gate (noun) Type: noun, processor Pronunciation: /gait/ Also spelled or known as: Noise Gate, Noise-Gate Related: Noise Gate What does Gate mean? An audio processor that cuts off the volume of an audio once it passes below a certain volume threshold. Gate (also known as "Noise Gate") is an audio processor that cuts off the volume of an audio once it passes below a(...) Read More
• Gating Gating (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /gate-in/ Related: Gate What does Gating mean? A technique to cut out unwanted signals that fall below a specific threshold. Gating is a technique to cut out unwanted signals that fall below a specific threshold. Example sentence: "We used gating on the audio." Read More
• Half Note Half Note (noun) Type: noun, music notation Pronunciation: /half-note/ Also spelled or known as: Half-Note, HalfNote What does Half Note mean? A note that in 4/4 time is worth 2 beats or half of a whole note. More notes: Whole Note, Quarter Note, A note, B note, C note, D note, F note A Half Note (used in music notation) is a note that in 4/4 time is worth 2 beats or(...) Read More
• Headroom Headroom (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /head-room/ Also spelled or known as: Head-Room, Head Room What does Headroom mean? The difference between the highest level a sound can reach and zero decibels on a master channel. Headroom is the difference between the highest level a sound can reach and zero decibels on a master channel; having adequate headroom makes it easy(...) Read More
• Hertz Hertz (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /hurtz/ Related: Hz, kHz, Kilohertz What does Hertz mean? The unit of measurement for frequencies. After 1,000Hz, the unit is measured in Kilohertz (or kHz). 1 Kilohertz (kHz) = 1,000 Hertz (Hz). Hertz Synonyms: Hz Example sentence: "How many Hertz is there on that sound?" Read More
• Hi-Fi Hi-Fi (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /hi-fi/ Also spelled or known as: Hi Fi, HiFi Related: Lo-Fi, Fidelity What does Hi-Fi mean? Hi-Fidelity; high quality audio, in terms of bitrate/sample rate. Hi-Fi (also known as High-Fidelity) means high quality audio, in terms of bitrate/sample rate. Hi-Fi synonyms: Hi-Fidelity Example sentence: "We listened to the Hi-Fi(...) Read More
• High-End High-End (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /high-end/ Also spelled or known as: High End, HighEnd Opposite: Low-End What does High End mean? The higher range of audio frequencies above 6kHz. A reference value. High-End (also known as highs) are the higher frequencies in a sound – typically above 6kHz. High End Synonyms: Highs, Top-End, Treble, Air Example sentence:(...) Read More
• Highs Highs (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /highs/ Related: Mids, Lows, High-End, Top-End, Treble, Air What does Highs mean? The higher range of audio frequencies above 6kHz. A reference value. Highs are the higher frequencies in a sound – typically above 6kHz. Usually meant in the context of “highs, mids and lows” in an audio signal. Highs Synonyms: High-End, Top-End,(...) Read More
• Hook Hook (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /hook/ What does Hook mean? The part of a song that is repeated throughout the song. The Hook is the part of a song that is repeated throughout the song. Hook synonyms: Chorus Example sentence: "Guess who wrote the hook on this." Read More
• House House (genre) Type: noun Pronunciation: /hous/ What does House mean? A popular genre of electronic/dance music (EDM) originating in the early ’70s in the US. House is a popular genre of electronic/dance music (EDM) originating in the early ’70s in the US. There are many subgenres of house music, like tech house, jackin house, & more. House music features a four-on-the-floor(...) Read More
• Hymn Hymn (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /hym/ Plural: Hymns What does Hymn mean? A church song of praise. A hymn is a church song of praise. Example sentence: "We are singing a new hymn today folks." Read More
• Hz Hz (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /hurtz/ Related: Hertz, kHz, Kilohertz What does Hz mean? Hertz; the unit of measurement for frequencies. After 1,000Hz, the unit is measured in Kilohertz (or kHz). 1 Kilohertz (kHz) = 1,000 Hertz (Hz). Hz Synonyms: Hertz Read More
• I/O I/O (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /I-O/ Also spelled or known as: I-O, I.O., I O, Input/output Related: Input, Output What does I/O mean? Input/Output. I/O stands for Input/Output. I/O is used in electronics. Example sentence: "Does that device have a I/O?" Read More
• ID3 Tags ID3 Tags (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /I-D-3-Tags/ Also spelled or known as: ID3-Tags What does ID3 Tags mean? Tags on an MP3 or similar audio file that detail the artist name, song name, album name, genre, year, and more. ID3 Tags are tags on an MP3 or similar audio file that detail the artist name, song name, album name, genre, year, and more. Some audio file(...) Read More
• Imaging Imaging (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /im-age-in/ What does Imaging mean? The process of adjusting the stereo image with panning, stereo width effects, and time-based effects. Imaging is the process of adjusting the stereo image with panning, stereo width effects, and time-based effects. Read More
• Input Input (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /in-put/ Related: Input Gain, Input Impedance, Input Monitoring What does Input mean? 1. The jack or physical spot where a device receives signal.  2. Audio signal that is fed into a channel or effect. Input is the jack or physical spot where a device receives signal. It can also refer to audio signal that is fed into a channel or(...) Read More
• Input Gain Input Gain (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /in-put-gain/ Also spelled or known as: Input-Gain Related: Input, Input Impedance, Input Monitoring What does Input Gain mean? The amount of gain applied to audio before effects or processing Input Gain is the amount of gain applied to audio before effects or processing. Input gain may be applied to audio before it is(...) Read More
• Input Impedance Input Impedance (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /in-put-im-pen-dense/ Related: Input Gain, Input Gain, Input Monitoring What does Input Impedance mean? The opposition to current flow by the first circuits of a device. Input Impedance is the opposition to current flow by the first circuits of a device. Read More
• Input Monitoring Input Monitoring (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /in-put-mon-e-tor-ring/ Related: Input Gain, Input Impedance, Input What does Input Monitoring mean? A setting on a lot of DAWs to monitor the live input signal coming into the DAW. Input Monitoring is a setting on a lot of DAWs to monitor the live input signal coming into the DAW (this is different than the recorded(...) Read More
• Instrument Instrument (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /in-stru-ment/ What does Instrument mean? An object or tool used to make music. An instrument is an object or tool used to make music. The three basic kinds of instruments are; wind instruments (which use air to make the sounds); percussion instruments (something being hit to make the sound); and instruments with strings that are(...) Read More
• Instrumental Instrumental (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /in-stru-ment-tal/ Related: Instrument, Instruments Plural: Instrumentals What does Instrumental mean? A combination of instruments without words/vocals. An instrumental is a combination of instruments without words/vocals. Instrumental Synonyms: Beat Example sentence: "Can you load the first instrumental you played." Read More
• Intellectual property Intellectual property (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /in-ter-lec-tual-prop-err-tee/ Also spelled or known as: IP, Intellectual-property What does Intellectual property mean? Intangible property resulting from creativity, such as patents, or copyright. Intellectual property (also known as IP) is intangible property resulting from creativity, such as patents, or(...) Read More
• Interface Interface (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /in-ter-face/ Related: Audio Interface What does Interface mean? A hardware that can receive and output audio. An Interface (also known as "Audio interface") is a piece of hardware that can receive audio as an input and also output audio. An interface helps a human interact with a computer or other electronics. A MIDI (Musical(...) Read More
• Interlude Interlude (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /in-ter-lood/ Related: Prelude, Postlude What does Interlude mean? An instrumental, song, or piece of music between other songs. An interlude is an instrumental, song, or piece of music between other songs. An interlude is usually between songs on an album. Example sentence: "I like the interlude Frank Ocean did for Kanye." Read More
• Intro Intro (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /in-tro/ Related: Outro What does Intro mean? 1. Opening section of a song or piece. 2. The first song on an album. The intro is short for introduction and has two meanings. 1. Opening section of a song or piece. 2. The first song on an album. Example sentence: "Joe Trufant's album intro is so good." Read More
• IP IP (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /i-p/ Also spelled or known as: Intellectual property What does IP mean? Intangible property resulting from creativity, such as patents, or copyright. IP (also known as Intellectual property) is intangible property resulting from creativity, such as patents, or copyright. IP Synonyms: Intellectual property Example(...) Read More
• IR IR (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /i-r/ Also spelled or known as: I.R., I-R Related: Impulse Response What does IR mean? Impulse Response; an audio file that can be loaded into a convolution reverb to apply a room or space’s natural reverb to any sound. IR stands for Impulse Response, an audio file that can be loaded into a convolution reverb to apply a room(...) Read More
• ISRC ISRC (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /I-S-R-C/ Also spelled or known as: I.S.R.C, I S R C, I-S-R-C Related: ISRC Code What does ISRC mean? International Standard Recording Code; a 12-character, alphanumeric code assigned to music for commercial release. An ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is a 12-character, alphanumeric code assigned to music for(...) Read More
• ISRC Code ISRC Code (noun) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /I-S-R-C-kode/ Also spelled or known as: ISRC-Code Related: ISRC What does ISRC Code mean? International Standard Recording Code; a 12-character, alphanumeric code assigned to music for commercial release. An ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is a 12-character, alphanumeric code assigned to music for(...) Read More
• iZotope iZotope (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /i-zo-tope/ What does iZotope mean? A plugin software company that created Ozone, Iris, RX, & more. iZotope is a plugin software company that created Ozone, Iris, RX, & more. Example sentence: "I got some of these sounds from iZotope." Read More
• J-Pop J-Pop (genre) Type: noun Pronunciation: /jay-pop/ What does J-Pop mean? Japenese Pop Music. J-Pop is Japanese Pop Music, a genre of pop music from Japan characterized by influences such as EDM, R&B, Jazz, & traditional Korean music. More Genres: Rap, Hip-Hop, Pop, EDM, House, Jazz, Rock, Alternative, K-Pop, Dance, Chill, RnB, Example sentence: "I just started listening(...) Read More
• Jack Jack (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /jak/ Related: Mini-jack What does