A2IM
A2IM Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-too-eye-em/ Also spelled or known as: American Association of Independent Music Related: Independent Music What does A2IM mean? American Association of Independent Music; A U.S. trade organization representing independent music labels and companies. A2IM supports independent labels and music businesses through advocacy, education, networking, and industry opportunities. A2IM synonyms: […]
AACP
AACP Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-ay-see-pee/ or /a-a-c-p/ Also spelled or known as: Alliance Against Counterfeiting and Piracy Related: Music Organizations What does AACP mean? Alliance Against Counterfeiting and Piracy; A former cross-industry coalition created in the UK in 1999 to combat intellectual property (IP) theft. Within the music industry, AACP is Alliance Against […]
AARC
AARC Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-ay-ar-see/ or /a-a-r-c/ Also spelled or known as: Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies Related: AHRA What does AARC mean? Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies; A U.S. royalty collective connected to private copying and foreign royalties. AARC represented featured recording artists and record companies for Audio Home Recording […]
ABGMVM
ABGMVM Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-bee-jee-em-vee-em/ or /a-b-g-m-v-m/ Also spelled or known as: Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal; All India Music University Board What does ABGMVM mean? Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal; All India Music University Board; A world premier institution for the promotion, propagation, and structured education of Indian classical music and dance. […]
Ableton
Ableton Type: noun, DAW, company, software Pronunciation: /abe-ull-tin-live/ Also spelled or known as: Ableton, AbletonLive, Ableton-Live What does Ableton mean? The company behind Ableton Live, a popular DAW created by Ableton. More DAWs: Logic Pro, FL Studio, GarageBand, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo, Audacity Example sentence: “I make beats on Ableton live.”
ABPD
ABPD Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-bee-pee-dee/ or /a-b-p-d/ Also spelled or known as: Brazilian Association of Record Producers, Associação Brasileira de Produtores de Discos Plural: ABPDs Related: Recorded Music, Producers What does ABPD mean? Brazilian Association of Record Producers; A former Brazilian recorded music trade association reference. In music-industry contexts, ABPD is commonly associated […]
ABRAMUS
ABRAMUS Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ah-brah-mus/ or /a-b-r-a-m-u-s/ Also spelled or known as: Associação Brasileira de Música e Artes, Brazilian Association of Music and Arts Related: Collective Management, ABRAMUS Registrations What does ABRAMUS mean? Associação Brasileira de Música e Artes; Brazilian Association of Music and Arts; A Brazilian collective management association for music and […]
ACA
ACA Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ay-see-ay/ or /a-c-a/ Also spelled or known as: American Composers Alliance Related: Composers What does ACA mean? American Composers Alliance; An organization connected to American composers and contemporary concert music. ACA supports composers through publishing, licensing, catalog representation, and advocacy for new music. Website: Composers.com ACA synonyms: American Composers Alliance, […]
ACIMPRO
ACIMPRO Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ah-sim-proh/ Also spelled or known as: Asociación Colombiana de Interpretes y Productores, Colombian Association of Performers and Phonogram Producers Related: Neighboring Rights, ACIMPRO Registrations What does ACIMPRO mean? Asociación Colombiana de Interpretes y Productores; Colombian Association of Performers and Phonogram Producers; A Colombian organization for performers’ and phonogram producers’ […]
ACM
ACM Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-see-em/ or /a-c-m/ Also spelled or known as: Academy of Country Music Related: Country, Country Music What does ACM mean? Academy of Country Music; A music organization best known for supporting and honoring country music. ACM promotes country music through awards, industry programs, events, and artist recognition. ACM synonyms: […]
ADAMI
ADAMI Type: noun, organization, organization Pronunciation: /ah-dah-mee/ or /a-d-a-m-i/ Also spelled or known as: Organisme de gestion collective des droits des artistes-interprètes, Collective management organization for the rights of performing artists Related: Performers’ Rights What does ADAMI mean? Organisme de gestion collective des droits des artistes-interprètes; Collective management organization for the rights of performing artists; […]
AES
AES Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-ee-ess/ or /a-e-s/ Also spelled or known as: Audio Engineering Society Related: Audio Engineering What does AES mean? Audio Engineering Society; A professional organization for audio engineers and audio technology professionals. AES supports recording, mixing, mastering, broadcast audio, live sound, research, standards, and professional education. AES synonyms: Audio Engineering […]
AFEM
AFEM Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-fem/ or /a-f-e-m/ Also spelled or known as: Association For Electronic Music Related: EDM, Electronic, Electronic Music What does AFEM mean? Association For Electronic Music. AFEM is a global trade association representing the electronic music industry, including companies and individuals working across electronic music culture and commerce. AFEN synonyms: […]
AFM
AFM Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-eff-em/ Also spelled or known as: American Federation of Musicians Related: Musicians’ Union What does AFM mean? American Federation of Musicians; A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. AFM supports musicians with contracts, fair pay, benefits, performance protections, and workplace advocacy. AFM synonyms: American […]
AFP
AFP Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-eff-pee/ or /a-f-p/ Also spelled or known as: Agence France-Presse Related: Press What does AFP mean? Agence France-Presse; A global news agency that may cover music, entertainment, and cultural news. In the music industry, AFP can matter as a press source for artist news, festival coverage, business reporting, and […]
AFTRA
AFTRA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /af-truh/ or /a-f-t-r-a/ Also spelled or known as: American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Plural: AFTRAs Related: SAG-AFTRA What does AFTRA mean? American Federation of Television and Radio Artists; A former U.S. union representing performers in radio, television, music, and recorded media. AFTRA later became part of SAG-AFTRA […]
AGADU
AGADU Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ah-gah-doo/ or /a-g-a-d-u/ Also spelled or known as: Asociación General de Autores del Uruguay Related: Performing Rights Society, AGADU Registrations What does AGADU mean? Asociación General de Autores del Uruguay; Uruguay’s authors rights society. AGADU administers rights and royalties for authors, composers, and creators in Uruguay. AGADU synonyms: Uruguayan […]
AGICOA
AGICOA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ah-jee-koh-ah/ Also spelled or known as: Association of International Collective Management of Audiovisual Works, Association de Gestion Internationale Collective des Œuvres Audiovisuelles Related: Audiovisual Rights What does AGICOA mean? Association de Gestion Internationale Collective des Œuvres Audiovisuelles; Association of International Collective Management of Audiovisual Works; An international collective management […]
AIIM
AIIM Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-eye-eye-em/ or /a-i-i-m/ Also spelled or known as: Association of Indian Independent Music Related: Music Technology, Independent What does AIIM mean? Association of Indian Independent Music; An Indian organization dedicated to promoting and supporting independent music in India. AIIM is India’s apex trade body and educational institution, established to […]
AIM
AIM Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /aim/ Also spelled or known as: Association of Independent Music Plural: AIMs Related: Independent Music What does AIM mean? Association of Independent Music; A UK-based trade organization representing independent music companies. AIM stands for Association of Independent Music, a UK-based organization that supports independent record labels and music businesses. The […]
AIMP
AIMP Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-eye-em-pee/ or /a-i-m-p/ Also spelled or known as: Association of Independent Music Publishers Related: Music Publishing What does AIMP mean? Association of Independent Music Publishers; A professional organization for independent music publishers. AIMP provides education, networking, and industry discussion for independent music publishers and publishing professionals. AIMP synonyms: Association […]
AIPA
AIPA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /eye-pah/ or /a-i-p-a/ Also spelled or known as: Collecting Society of Authors, Performers and Producers of Audiovisual Works in Slovenia Related: Performers’ Rights, AIPA Members What does AIPA mean? Collecting Society of Authors, Performers and Producers of Audiovisual Works in Slovenia. AIPA synonyms: Performers Rights Institute, Rights Administration Organization, […]
AKM
AKM Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-kay-em/ or /a-k-m/ Also spelled or known as: Autoren, Komponisten und Musikverleger Genossenschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, Authors, Composers and Music Publishers Registered Cooperative with Limited Liability, Austrian Performing Rights Society Related: Performing Rights Society, AKM Registrations What does AKM mean? Autoren, Komponisten und Musikverleger Genossenschaft mit beschränkter Haftung; Authors, […]
AllTrack
AllTrack Type: noun, organization Pronunciation: /awl-trak/ Also spelled or known as: AllTrack Performing Rights Related: Performing Rights Organization, AllTrack Affiliations What does AllTrack mean? A U.S. performing rights organization. AllTrack licenses public performances and distributes royalties to affiliated creators and publishers. AllTrack synonyms: AllTrack Performing Rights, U.S. PRO, Performance Rights Organization Example sentence: “The songwriter […]
AMA
AMA Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ay-em-ay/ Also spelled or known as: Americana Music Association Related: Americana Music, AMA Members What does AMA mean? Americana Music Association; An organization that promotes and supports Americana music. The AMA provides industry networking, educational opportunities, showcases, and awards programs. AMA synonyms: Americana Music Association, Americana Organization, Americana Industry Group […]
AMAEI
AMAEI Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ah-mah-ay-ee/ Also spelled or known as: Associação de Músicos Artistas e Editoras Independentes Plural: AMAEIs Related: Independent Music What does AMAEI mean? Associação de Músicos Artistas e Editoras Independentes; A Portuguese independent music trade association. AMAEI represents musicians, artists, and independent publishers in Portugal’s independent music sector. Website: AMAEI.net […]
AMAR
AMAR Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ah-mar/ or /a-m-a-r/ Also spelled or known as: AMAR SOMBRÁS, Associação Músicos Arranjadores e Regentes, Association of Musicians Arrangers and Regents Related: Music Rights, AMAR SOMBRÁS What does AMAR mean? Associação Músicos Arranjadores e Regentes, Association of Musicians Arrangers and Regents; A Brazilian non-profit Collective Management Organization (CMO) and Performing Rights […]
AMAR SOMBRÁS
AMAR SOMBRÁS Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ah-mar-som-bras/ Also spelled or known as: AMAR SOMBRÁS, Associação Músicos Arranjadores e Regentes, Association of Musicians Arrangers and Regents Related: Music Rights, AMAR What does AMAR SOMBRÁS mean? Associação Músicos Arranjadores e Regentes, Association of Musicians Arrangers and Regents; A Brazilian non-profit Collective Management Organization (CMO) and Performing Rights Organization […]
AMCOS
AMCOS Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /am-kos/ or /a-m-c-o-s/ Also spelled or known as: APRA AMCOS Related: Performing Rights Organization, APRA What does AMCOS mean? Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society; An Australian and New Zealand organization that manages and collects royalties for the reproduction (mechanical) rights of music for songwriters, composers, and publishers. APRA administers […]
American Composers Alliance
American Composers Alliance Type: noun Pronunciation: /ah-meer-ree-kan-kom-poes-er-el-ly-ins/ Also spelled or known as: ACA Related: Composers What does American Composers Alliance mean? An organization connected to American composers and contemporary concert music. American Composers Alliance aka ACA supports composers through publishing, licensing, catalog representation, and advocacy for new music. Website: Composers.com American Composers Alliance synonyms: ACA, […]
Americana Music Association
Americana Music Association Type: noun Pronunciation: /ah-mair-ree-kana-mew-zik-as-soe-sea-ay-shun/ Also spelled or known as: AMA Related: AMA, Americana, Americana Music, AMA Members What does Americana Music Association mean? An organization that promotes and supports Americana music. The AMA provides industry networking, educational opportunities, showcases, and awards programs. Americana Music Association synonyms: AMA, Americana Organization, Americana Industry Group Example […]
Amp
Amp or AMP Type: noun, acronym, equipment, organization Pronunciation: /ahmp/ or /a-m-p/ Also spelled or known as: Amplifier, Association of Music Producers Plural: Amps Related: Amplifier, Music Production, Producers, Audio What does Amp mean? 1. A device that increases the power of an audio signal. 2. Association of Music Producers; A trade association for music […]
AMTA
AMTA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-em-tee-ay/ or /a-m-t-a/ Also spelled or known as: American Music Therapy Association Related: Music Therapy, AMTAS What does AMTA mean? American Music Therapy Association; A U.S. professional organization for music therapy. AMTA supports the music therapy profession, awareness, research, and access to music therapy services. AMTA synonyms: American Music […]
AMTAS
AMTAS Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ay-em-tas/ or /a-m-t-a-s/ Also spelled or known as: American Music Therapy Association Students What does AMTAS mean? American Music Therapy Association Students; The student organization connected to the American Music Therapy Association. AMTAS supports student involvement, resources, and professional development in music therapy. AMTAS synonyms: American Music Therapy Association Students, […]
APRA
APRA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ap-rah/ or /a-p-r-a/ Also spelled or known as: APRA AMCOS Related: Performing Rights Organization What does APRA mean? Australasian Performing Right Association; The Australian and New Zealand organization that manages and collects royalties for the public performance, broadcast, and communication of music for songwriters, composers, and publishers. APRA administers […]
APRA AMCOS
APRA AMCOS Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ap-rah am-kos/ Also spelled or known as: Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). Related: Collective Management Organization What does APRA AMCOS mean? The collective management organization serving Australia and New Zealand that licenses musical works, collects performance and mechanical royalties, and distributes […]
APRS
APRS Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ay-pee-ar-ess/ Also spelled or known as: Association of Professional Recording Services Plural: APRSs Related: Recording Industry What does APRS mean? Association of Professional Recording Services; An organization representing recording professionals and studios. APRS stands for Association of Professional Recording Services, a trade body supporting recording studios, producers, engineers, and related […]
ARA
ARA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ay-ar-ay/ or /a-r-a/ Also spelled or known as: Artist Rights Alliance Related: Artist Rights What does ARA mean? Artist Rights Alliance; An advocacy organization or abbreviation connected to artist rights. In music, ARA commonly refers to Artist Rights Alliance, which advocates for fair treatment of artists, songwriters, and creators. […]
ARIA
ARIA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /air-ee-uh/ or /a-r-i-a/ Also spelled or known as: Australian Recording Industry Association Plural: ARIAs Related: Recording Industry What does ARIA mean? Australian Recording Industry Association; Australia’s recorded music trade association. ARIA represents Australia’s recording industry and is known for charts, certifications, awards, and recorded music advocacy. ARIA synonyms: Australian […]
Artist Rights Alliance
Artist Rights Alliance Type: noun, organization Pronunciation: /ar-tist-rights-uh-lie-uhns/ Also spelled or known as: ARA Plural: Artist Rights Alliances Related: Artists’ Rights What does Artist Rights Alliance mean? An advocacy organization focused on protecting artists’ rights. Artist Rights Alliance advocates for musicians, performers, and songwriters, especially around digital rights, technology, and fair treatment. Artist Rights Alliance […]
Arturia
Arturia Type: noun, company 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.
ASCAP
ASCAP (A.S.C.A.P) Type: noun, performing rights organization Pronunciation: /as-cap/ or /a-s-c-a-p/ 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 (also known as A.S.C.A.P) stands for The American Society of […]
ASIRI
ASIRI Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ah-see-ree/ or /a-s-i-r-i/ Also spelled or known as: Aliansi Industri Rekaman Musik Indonesia Bersatu Related: Recording Industry Association What does ASIRI mean? Aliansi Industri Rekaman Musik Indonesia Bersatu; Indonesia’s music recording industry association. ASIRI represents recording companies in Indonesia and is connected to copyright enforcement, recording industry development, and […]
ASMAC
ASMAC Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /az-mak/ or /a-s-m-a-c/ Also spelled or known as: American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers Related: Composers, ASMAC Members, Arrangement What does ASMAC mean? American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers; A professional organization supporting music arrangers and composers. ASMAC promotes education, networking, career development, and recognition within the arranging […]
ASSIM
ASSIM Type: noun, organization Pronunciation: /ah-seem/ or /a-s-s-i-m/ Also spelled or known as: Associação de Intérpretes e Músicos, Musicians and Performers Association Related: Collective Management, Rights Management Organization What does ASSIM mean? Associação de Intérpretes e Músicos; Musicians and Performers Association; A Brazilian collective management organization responsible for collecting and distributing public performance royalties for […]
Audacity
Audacity Type: noun, company, DAW, software Pronunciation: /aw-dah-sit-e/ What does Audacity mean? 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. More DAWs: Logic Pro, FL Studio, […]
AURA
AURA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /aw-ruh/ or /a-u-r-a/ Also spelled or known as: Association of United Recording Artists Related: Artist Rights What does AURA mean? Association of United Recording Artists; An obsolete UK performance rights collection society. AURA(Association of United Recording Artists) is an obsolete UK performance rights collection society. It used to collect […]
Avid
Avid Type: noun, company 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 did a great job creating Pro Tools.”