Independent
Type: adjective
Pronunciation: /in-duh-pen-duhnt/
Also spelled or known as: Indie
Related: Independent Artist
What does Independent mean? Operating without ownership or control from a major company.
In music, Independent typically describes artists, labels, publishers, distributors, or businesses that operate without major-label ownership.
Independent entities often retain greater creative and business control.
Independent synonyms: Indie, Self-Directed, Self-Governed, DIY
Example sentence: “The band remained independent throughout their career.”
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