SABAM
SABAM Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /sah-bam/ or /s-a-b-a-m/ Also spelled or known as: Société d’Auteurs Belge – Belgische Auteurs Maatschappij, Belgian Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers Related: Performing Rights Society, SABAM Registrations What does SABAM mean? Société d’Auteurs Belge – Belgische Auteurs Maatschappij; Belgian Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers; Belgium’s collective management […]
SACEM
SACEM Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /sah-sem/ or /s-a-c-e-m/ Also spelled or known as: Société des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique, Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music Related: Performing Rights Society, SACEM Registrations What does SACEM mean? Société des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique; Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of […]
SADAIC
SADAIC Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /sah-dike/ or /s-a-d-a-i-c/ Also spelled or known as: Sociedad Argentina de Autores y Compositores de Música Related: Performing Rights Society, SADAIC Registrations What does SADAIC mean? Sociedad Argentina de Autores y Compositores de Música; Argentina’s music authors and composers society. SADAIC administers royalties and rights for songwriters, composers, and […]
SAG-AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /sag-af-truh/ Also spelled or known as: Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Related: AFTRA, SAG-AFTRA Members What does SAG-AFTRA mean? Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists; A labor union representing performers in recorded media, television, film, radio, and other entertainment sectors. SAG-AFTRA represents […]
SAMPRA
SAMPRA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /sam-prah/ or /s-a-m-p-r-a/ Also spelled or known as: S.A.M.P.R.A., S-A-M-P-R-A What does SAMPRA mean? South African Music Performance Rights Association. SAMPRA stands for the South African Music Performance Rights Association. SAMPRA (South African Music Performance Rights Association) is the organization that handles needletime rights and royalties for South African […]
SAMRO
SAMRO Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /sam-ro/ or /s-a-m-r-o/ Also spelled or known as: S.A.M.R.O., S-A-M-R-O What does SAMRO mean? South African Music Rights Organisation. SAMRO stands for South African Music Rights Organisation. SAMRO (South African Music Rights Organisation) deals with performing rights and royalties and handles the collection payment of money owed to South […]
SAYCO
SAYCO Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /say-koh/ or /s-a-y-c-o/ Also spelled or known as: Sociedad de Autores y Compositores de Colombia Related: Performing Rights Society, SAYCO Registrations What does SAYCO mean? Sociedad de Autores y Compositores de Colombia; Society of Authors and Composers of Colombia; Colombia’s society for authors and composers. SAYCO administers music rights […]
SAZAS
SAZAS Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /sah-zas/ or /s-a-z-a-s/ Also spelled or known as: Slovenian Authors and Composers Society Related: Performing Rights Society, SAZAS Registrations What does SAZAS mean? Slovenian Authors and Composers Society; Slovenia’s collective management organization for music creators. SAZAS licenses music use and distributes royalties to songwriters and publishers. SAZAS synonyms: Slovenian […]
SBACEM
SBACEM Type: noun, organization Pronunciation: /ess-bah-sem/ or /s-b-a-c-e-m/ Also spelled or known as: Sociedade Brasileira de Autores, Compositores e Escritores de Músic, Brazilian Society of Authors, Composers and Writers of Music Related: Performing Rights Organization What does SBACEM mean? Sociedade Brasileira de Autores, Compositores e Escritores de Músic, Brazilian Society of Authors, Composers and Writers […]
SCAPR
SCAPR Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /skap-er/ Also spelled or known as: Societies’ Council for the Collective Management of Performers’ Rights Plural: SCAPRs Related: Neighboring Rights What does SCAPR mean? Societies’ Council for the Collective Management of Performers’ Rights; An international organization representing performers’ rights societies. SCAPR stands for Societies’ Council for the Collective Management of […]
SCD
SCD Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ess-see-dee/ or /s-c-d/ Also spelled or known as: Sociedad Chilena de Derechos de Autor, Chilean Society of Authors and Musical Performers Related: Music Organizations What does SCD mean? Sociedad Chilena de Derechos de Autor; Chilean Society of Authors and Musical Performers; a collective management organization in Chile that protects […]
SE
SE Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ess-ee/ or /s-e/ Also spelled or known as: SoundExchange Related: Music Organizations What does SE mean? SoundExchange; A U.S. organization that collects and distributes digital performance royalties for sound recordings from non-interactive streaming services. SE synonyms: SoundExchange Example sentence: “SE representatives attended the summit.”
SEC
SEC Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ess-ee-see/ or /s-e-c/ Also spelled or known as: Securities and Exchange Commission Plural: SEC Filings Related: Investor What does SEC mean? Securities and Exchange Commission; A U.S. agency regulating securities, public companies, and investment markets. In music, the SEC may matter for public music companies, catalog investment funds, investor disclosures, […]
SERFA
SERFA Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /sir-fah/ or /s-e-r-f-a/ Also spelled or known as: Southeast Regional Folk Alliance Related: Folk, Folk Music, NERFA, SERFA Members What does SERFA mean? Southeast Regional Folk Alliance; A regional folk music organization serving the southeastern United States. SERFA hosts conferences, showcases, educational sessions, and networking opportunities. SERFA synonyms: Southeast Regional […]
SESAC
SESAC Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /see-sak/ Also spelled or known as: Society of European Stage Authors and Composers Related: Performing Rights Organization What does SESAC mean? Society of European Stage Authors and Composers; A U.S. performing rights organization that collects royalties for songwriters, composers, and publishers. SESAC licenses public performances of music and distributes royalties […]
SGA
SGA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ess-jee-ay/ or /s-g-a/ Also spelled or known as: Songwriters Guild of America Related: Music Organizations What does SGA mean? Songwriters Guild of America; A U.S. organization dedicated to protecting the rights of songwriters and helping them earn a fair living. SGA synonyms: Songwriters Guild of America Example sentence: “SGA […]
SGAE
SGAE Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ess-gay/ or /s-g-a-e/ Also spelled or known as: Sociedad General de Autores y Editores Plural: SGAE Registrations Related: Performing Rights Society What does SGAE mean? Sociedad General de Autores y Editores; Spain’s society for authors and publishers. SGAE administers rights and royalties for music creators, composers, publishers, and other […]
SIAE
SIAE Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /see-ah-eh/ or /s-i-a-e/ Also spelled or known as: Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori, Italian Society of Authors and Publishers Related: Performing Rights Society, SIAE Registrations What does SIAE mean? Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori; Italian Society of Authors and Publishers; Italy’s authors and publishers rights society. SIAE […]
SICAM
SICAM Type: noun, organization Pronunciation: /see-kam/ or /s-i-c-a-m/ Also spelled or known as: Sociedade Independente de Compositores e Autores Musicais, Independent Society of Composers and Musical Authors Related: Collective Management What does SICAM mean? Sociedade Independente de Compositores e Autores Musicais; Independent Society of Composers and Musical Authors; A Brazilian music rights organization that collects […]
Sidechaining
Sidechaining Type: noun Pronunciation: /side-chain-ing/ Also spelled or known as: Sidechain Compression Related: Compression What does Sidechaining mean? An audio processing technique in which one signal controls the processing applied to another. Sidechaining is commonly used to make kick drums and bass work together in a mix. Sidechaining synonyms: Sidechain Compression, Ducking Example sentence: “The […]
SNEP
SNEP Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /snep/ or /s-n-e-p/ Also spelled or known as: Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique, National Union of Phonographic Publishing, French Recorded Music Association, National Union of Phonographic Publishing Related: Record Labels What does SNEP mean? Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique; National Union of Phonographic Publishing; French Recorded Music Association; The […]
SOCAN
SOCAN Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /soh-kan/ Also spelled or known as: Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada Related: Performing Rights Society, SOCAN Registrations What does SOCAN mean? Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada; Canada’s rights organization for songwriters, composers, and music publishers. SOCAN licenses public performances and distributes […]
SOCINPRO
SOCINPRO Type: noun, organization Pronunciation: /soh-sin-pro/ or /s-o-c-i-n-p-r-o/ Also spelled or known as: Sociedade Brasileira de Administração e Proteção de Direitos Intelectuais, the Brazilian Society for the Administration and Protection of Intellectual Rights Related: Collective Management Organization What does SOCINPRO mean? Sociedade Brasileira de Administração e Proteção de Direitos Intelectuais; the Brazilian Society for the […]
SONA
SONA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /soh-nuh/ or /s-o-n-a/ Also spelled or known as: Songwriters of North America Related: Songwriter Advocacy, Songwriter, Songwriting, SONA Members What does SONA mean? Songwriters of North America; A songwriter advocacy organization. SONA supports songwriters through education, advocacy, community, and music rights policy work. SONA synonyms: Songwriters of North America, […]
Songwriters Guild of America
Songwriters Guild of America Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /sawng-ryt-errs-guyed-of-ah-meh-ri-kah/ Also spelled or known as: SGA Related: Music Organizations What does Songwriters Guild of America mean? A U.S. organization dedicated to protecting the rights of songwriters and helping them earn a fair living. Songwriters Guild of America synonyms: SGA Example sentence: “Songwriters Guild of America participated […]
SoundCloud
SoundCloud Type: noun, streaming, platform, organization Pronunciation: /sound-klowd/ Also spelled or known as: SoundCloud Platform Related: Music Sharing, SoundCloud Accounts What does SoundCloud mean? An audio-sharing platform used by artists to upload and distribute music. SoundCloud has played a major role in independent artist discovery and music communities. SoundCloud synonyms: Audio Platform, Music Sharing Platform, […]
SoundExchange
SoundExchange Type: noun Pronunciation: /sound-ex-change/ Also spelled or known as: SoundExchange, Inc., SE Related: Neighboring Rights, SoundExchange Registrations, SoundExchange Rights What does SoundExchange mean? A U.S. organization that collects and distributes digital performance royalties for sound recordings from non-interactive streaming services. SoundExchange synonyms: SE, Digital Performance Royalty Organization, Sound Recording Royalty Organization, Neighboring Rights Organization […]
Soundmouse
Soundmouse Type: noun Pronunciation: /sound-mouse/ Also spelled or known as: Soundmouse Monitoring Related: Broadcast Monitoring, Soundmouse Services What does Soundmouse mean? A media monitoring company that tracks music and audiovisual content usage. Soundmouse provides reporting and monitoring services that support royalty distribution and rights management. Soundmouse synonyms: Media Monitoring Service, Broadcast Monitoring Company, Music Usage […]
SoundScan
SoundScan Type: noun Pronunciation: /sound-skan/ Also spelled or known as: Nielsen SoundScan, Luminate Plural: SoundScan Reports Related: Charts, Nielsen What does SoundScan mean? A music sales and consumption tracking system. SoundScan became widely known for tracking music sales data used in charts and industry reporting. SoundScan synonyms: Nielsen SoundScan, Luminate Data, Music Sales Tracking Example […]
SOZA
SOZA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /soh-zah/ or /s-o-z-a/ Also spelled or known as: Slovak Performing and Mechanical Rights Society Related: Performing Rights Society, SOZA Registrations What does SOZA mean? Slovak Performing and Mechanical Rights Society; Slovakia’s music rights society. SOZA administers performance and mechanical rights for creators and publishers. SOZA synonyms: Slovak Music Rights […]
SPA
SPA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /ess-pee-ay/ Also spelled or known as: Society of Portuguese Authors, Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores Related: Performing Rights Society, SPA Members What does SPA mean? Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores; Society of Portuguese Authors; Portugal’s authors’ rights society. SPA represents authors, composers, and creators in copyright administration and royalty collection. SPA […]
SPARS
SPARS Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /sparz/ or /s-p-a-r-s/ Also spelled or known as: Society of Professional Audio Recording Services Related: Recording Studios What does SPARS mean? Society of Professional Audio Recording Services; A professional audio recording services organization. SPARS (Society of Professional Audio Recording Services) is associated with professional recording services and the well-known SPARS […]
SPEDIDAM
SPEDIDAM Type: noun, organization, organization Pronunciation: /spay-dee-dam/ or /s-p-e-d-i-d-a-m/ Also spelled or known as: Société de Perception et de Distribution des Droits des Artistes-Interprètes, Society for the Collection and Distribution of Performers’ Rights Related: Neighboring Rights What does SPEDIDAM mean? Société de Perception et de Distribution des Droits des Artistes-Interprètes; Society for the Collection and […]
Spotify
Spotify Type: noun, platform, streaming, organization Pronunciation: /spot-uh-fy/ Also spelled or known as: Spotify Platform Related: Streaming Service, Spotify Accounts What does Spotify mean? A large music streaming service. Spotify offers on-demand streaming, playlists, podcasts, and artist tools. Spotify synonyms: Music Streaming Service, DSP Example sentence: “The track was added to several Spotify playlists.”
Stufinder
Stufinder Type: noun, company, software Pronunciation: /stu-finder/ Also spelled: Stu-Finder, Stu Finder What does Stufinder mean? An app to find & book recording studios. Website: Stufinder.com Founders: Ope Odumakin and Jake Monir Example sentence: “We used Stufinder to book this session.”
SUISA
SUISA Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /soo-ee-suh/ Also spelled or known as: Swiss Society for the Rights of Authors of Musical Works Plural: SUISAs Related: Performing Rights Society What does SUISA mean? A Swiss music rights organization that collects and distributes royalties for songwriters, composers, and music publishers. SUISA manages music authors’ rights in Switzerland and […]
SXSW
SXSW Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /south-by-southwest/ Also spelled or known as: South by Southwest Related: Music Conference, SXSW Events What does SXSW mean? A major conference and festival featuring music, technology, film, and culture. SXSW provides artists, labels, publishers, managers, and technology companies opportunities for networking, showcases, and industry exposure. SXSW synonyms: South by Southwest, […]