Mic
Mic Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /myk/ Plural: Mics Related: Microphone What does Mic mean? Microphone. Mic is short for microphone. Mic synonyms: Wire, Recorder Example sentence: “Bring the mic out of the booth.”
Mid Field (Mid Field Monitors)
Mid Field (Mid Field Monitors) Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /mid-field/ Also spelled or known as: Midfield, Mid-Field, Mid Field Monitors Similar to Mid Field: Near Field, Far Field What does Mid Field mean? A type of studio monitors designed to be a bit further away to the listener’s ear. Mid Field is a type of […]
MIDI
MIDI Type: noun, acronym, equipment Pronunciation: /mid-e or m-i-d-i/ What does MIDI mean? Musical Instrument Digital Interface. MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A MIDI is an industry-standard language that allows instruments to communicate with each other and able to be played back using DAWS/Digital Audio Workstations. Example sentence: “I have a MIDI keyboard […]
Midrange
Midrange Type: noun Pronunciation: /mid-range/ Also spelled or known as: Mid-range, Mid range Related: Mids, Lows, Highs What does Midrange mean? The mid range audio frequencies between 250Hz and 5,000Hz. A reference value. Midrange (also known as mids) are the mid/central range frequencies in a sound – typically between 250Hz and 5,000Hz. Usually meant in […]
Mids
Mids Type: noun Pronunciation: /mids/ Related: Midrange, Lows, Highs Singular: Mid What does Mids mean? The mid range audio frequencies between 250Hz and 5000Hz. A reference value. Mids are the middle/central range frequencies in a sound – typically between 250Hz and 5000Hz. Usually meant in the context of “highs, mids and lows” in an audio […]
Mini-Jack
Mini-Jack Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /min-e-jak/ Related: Jack What does Mini-jack mean? A smaller version of the 1/4” jack used as a headphone connector. A Mini-Jack (also called or known as a 3.5mm) is a smaller version of the 1/4” jack used as a headphone connector. It’s the standard jack you plug into your phone […]
Minstrel
Minstrel Type: noun Pronunciation: /min-strel/ Plural: Minstrel What does Minstrel mean? A musician back in the middle ages. A minstrel is a musician back in the middle ages. Example sentence: “We need a sample that sounds like a minstrel.”
Mix
Mix Type: noun Pronunciation: /mix/ Also spelled or known as: Mixdown Related: Mixing, Mixes, Mixdown, Mixer What does Mix mean? The process of blending multiple tracks together to create a final audio track. A mix is the audio product blended by an engineer. To Mix is to blend multiple tracks together to create a final […]
Mixdown
Mixdown Type: noun Pronunciation: /mix-down/ Also spelled or known as: Mix, Mix Down, Mix-Down Related: Mixing, Mixes, Mixdown, Mixer, Mix What does Mixdown mean? The process of blending multiple tracks together to create a final audio track. The Mixdown is the process of blending multiple tracks together to create a final audio product. This includes […]
Mixer
Mixer Type: noun, device, equipment Pronunciation: /mix-err/ Plural: Mixers Related: Console, Mixing Desk, Sound Board, Mix, Mixing, Mixdown What does Mixer mean? A device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, balance, process, and combine sounds. A mixer is the in person studio version of a DAW. Mixer synonyms: Console, Mixing […]
Mixing
Mixing Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /mix-in/ Related: Mix, Mixes, Mixdown, Mixer What does Mixing mean? 1. To be blending multiple tracks together to create one final track. 2. The process of blending multiple tracks together to create one final track. Mixing is the process of blending multiple tracks together to create a final audio product. […]
Mixing Console
Mixing Console Type: noun Pronunciation: /mix-in-kon-sole/ Also spelled or known as: Mixing-Console Related: Mixing, Console What does Mixing Console mean? A device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, balance, process, and combine sounds. A mixing console is a device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, […]
Mixing Desk
Mixing Desk Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /mix-in-desk/ Also spelled or known as: Mixing-desk, Mixin’ desk Plural: Mixing Desks Related: Console, Mixer, Sound Board What does Mixing desk mean? A device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, balance, process, and combine sounds. A mixing desk is the in person studio […]
Mod Wheel
Mod Wheel Type: noun Pronunciation: /mod-weel/ Also spelled or known as: Mod-Wheel What does Mod Wheel mean? A control on keyboards and synths that allow a particular parameter to be modulated in real time. Mod Wheel is a control on keyboards and synths that allow a particular parameter to be modulated in real time. Example […]
Modulate
Modulate Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /mod-u-late/ What does Modulate mean? To switch from one key to another during a song. Modulate is to switch from one key to another during a song. To key change. Example sentence: “Let’s just modulate the second half.”
Module
Module Type: noun, device, equipment Pronunciation: /mod-ull/ What does Module mean? A device (typically hardware but can be software) that creates or processes sound. Module is a device (typically hardware but can be software) that creates or processes sound. Modules have a self-contained group of circuits and controls. Most people refer to modules as part […]
Monitor
Monitor Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /mon-e-tor/ Plural: Monitors What does Monitor mean? 1. A loudspeaker used for mixing. 2. The screen of a computer. 3. To quality check music and avoid peaks. A monitor is a type of loudspeaker used in recording studios because of their ‘flat’ frequency response for audio to be recreated […]
Monitoring
Monitoring Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /moni-tor-rin/ Related: Monitor, Monitors What does Monitoring mean? The process of listening to the audio being recorded or played back through speakers or headphones. Monitoring is the process of listening to the audio being recorded or played back through speakers or headphones. It is important to monitor the sound accurately […]
Monitors
Monitors Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /mon-e-tors/ Singular: Monitor Related: Studio Monitors, Loudspeakers What does Monitors mean? 1. Loudspeakers used for mixing. 2. The screens of computers. Monitors are a type of loudspeaker used in recording studios because of their ‘flat’ frequency response for audio to be recreated as accurately as possible. Monitors synonyms: Speakers, […]
Mono
Mono Type: noun Pronunciation: /mon-no/ Related: Stereo What does Mono mean? A sound that has one source instead of two. Opposite of stereo. Example sentence: “I think you should bounce it mono.”
Monophonic
Monophonic Type: adjective Pronunciation: /mon-o-foe-nik/ Related: Mono What does Monophonic mean? A word used to reference that only one note can be played at a time on an instrument, synthesizer, or sample. Monophonic is a word used to reference that only one note can be played at a time on an instrument, synthesizer, or sample. […]
Motif
Motif Type: noun, music theory Pronunciation: /moh-tif/ What does Motif mean? The smallest thematically significant melody of a song. Motif is the smallest thematically significant melody of a song. Example sentence: “I like that motif.”
MP3
MP3 Type: noun, file format Pronunciation: /m-p-3/ Plural: MP3s What does MP3 mean? MPEG Audio Layer III, a lossy audio file format that compresses the audio to save space. MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer III Similar to MP3: .WAV, Wave, AIFF Example sentence: “The MP3 file is downloading right now.”
Mud
Mud Type: noun Pronunciation: /mawd/ What does Mud mean? Audio signals in the low mids making mixes sound “muddy” and unclean. Mud is audio signals in the low mids making mixes sound “muddy” and unclean. Mud is typically found in the 200Hz-500Hz range. Example sentence: “I don’t want to hear any mud in the mix.”
Multi-Sample
Multi-Sample Type: noun, device, equipment Pronunciation: /mul-ti-samp-ull/ Also spelled or known as: Multi Sample, MultiSample What does Multi-Sample mean? An ampler that maps each keyboard note to a different sample. Multi-sample is an ampler that maps each keyboard note to a different sample. This allows an instrument like a piano or guitar to be recorded […]
Multitrack Recording
Multitrack Recording Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /mall-ty-track-in/ Also spelled or known as: Multitrack-Recording Related: Multitracking, Track, Tracks, Tracking What does Multitrack recording mean? Recording individual tracks or songs, on computer, recorder or tape. Multitrack recording (also called tracking or multitracking) is the process of recording a collective of sounds onto separate tracks, then combining the […]
Multitracking
Multitracking Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /mal-ty-track-in/ Also spelled or known as: Multitrackin’, Multi-tracking, Multi tracking, Multi-trackin’ Related: Track, Tracks, Multitrack Recording, Tracking What does Multitracking mean? Recording individual tracks or songs, on computer, recorder or tape. Multitracking (also called multitrack recording or tracking) is the process of recording a collective of sounds onto separate tracks, […]
Music Catalog
Music Catalog Type: noun Pronunciation: /muu-sik-kat-ah-log/ Also spelled or known as: Music-Catalog, Catalog Related: Music, Catalog What does Music Catalog mean? A collection of musical works by an artist. Music Catalog is a collection of musical works by an artist. Music Catalog synonyms: Discography, Catalog, Demos, Works Example sentence: “I absolutely love Kanye West’s music […]
Music Notation
Music Notation Type: noun Pronunciation: /mew-sik-ull-no-tay-tion/ Also spelled or known as: Notation, Musical Notation, Music-Notation Plural: Music Notations What does Music notation mean? Symbols used to represent music in order to write it down. Music notation (also known as “notation” or “musical notation”) are symbols used to represent music in order to write it down. […]
Musical Composition
Musical Composition Type: noun Pronunciation: /mew-sik-all-kom-po-si-tion/ Also spelled or known as: Music Composition Related: Composition, Original Composition What does Musical Composition mean? A musical work. A musical composition is a musical work. Musical Composition synonyms: Composition, Writing, Lyrics, Original Composition Example sentence: “I enjoyed the musical composition.”
Musical Ensemble
Musical Ensemble Type: noun Pronunciation: /mew-sik-ull-en-sam-bull/ Also known as: Ensemble, Music group, Musical group, Music ensemble Related: Duo, Duet What does Musical Ensemble mean? A group of musicians. A musical ensemble is a group of musicians playing together. Musical Ensemble synonyms: Ensemble, Duo, Music group, Musical group, Music ensemble Example sentence: “We had a musical […]
Musician
Musician Type: noun Pronunciation: /mu-zee-tian/ What does Musician mean? Someone who creates music and releases it. A musician is someone who creates music and releases it. A musician can be an artist, rapper, songwriter, vocalist, or more. Musician synonyms: Artist, Rapper, Songwriter, Vocalist Example sentence: “Who is your favorite musician? mine is Joe Trufant.”
Musicology
Musicology Type: noun Pronunciation: /mu-sik-kaw-loj-e/ What does Musicology mean? The study of music. Musicology is the study of music. Example sentence: “He knows everything about music, you would think he went to a school of musicology.”
Mute
Mute Type: noun, adjective Pronunciation: /mewt/ What does Mute mean? 1. A control on a track in most DAWs that turns off or silents the audio. 2. To silence. 3. Unable to speak. The mute button stops the audio or sound of a channel from playing. More Transport controls: Record, Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast-Forward […]
Native
Native Type: noun, adjective Pronunciation: /nate-ehv/ What does Native mean? A device designed to be used in its current environment. Native is a device that was designed to be used in its current environment. Example sentence: “This MIDI is native to FL Studio.”
Native Instruments
Native Instruments Type: noun, company Pronunciation: /nate-ive-in-stru-ments/ Related: Native Also spelled or known as: Native-Instruments What does Native Instruments mean? A software and hardware company that created the Komplete, Maschine, and Traktor series. Native Instruments is a software and hardware company that created the Komplete, Maschine, and Traktor series. Example sentence: “That drum was made […]
Needletime Rights
Needletime Rights Type: noun Pronunciation: /need-ull-time-rights/ Also spelled or known as: Needletime-Rights, Needle Time Rights Related: Rights, Mechanical Rights What does Needletime Rights mean? Recording companies and recording artists’ rights to receive royalties when their work is broadcasted in public. Needletime Rights are recording labels and recording artists’ rights to receive royalties when their work […]
New York Compression
New York Compression Type: noun Pronunciation: /new-york-kom-preh-sion/ Also spelled or known as: New-York-Compression, NY Compression What does New York Compression mean? Compression that is applied in parallel to the original sound. New York Compression (also known as or called “Parallel Compression”) is a type of multi-band compression that is applied in parallel to the original sound. […]
No. 1
No. 1 (certification) Type: noun, abbreviation Pronunciation: /num-ber-one/ Also spelled: Number one, No 1, Number 1 What does No. 1 mean? A number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart or a number one album on the Billboard 200 chart. Example sentence: “Drake has so many No. 1 songs.”
Noise Gate
Noise Gate Type: noun, processor Pronunciation: /noise-gait/ Also spelled or known as: Gate, Noise-Gate Related: Noise, Gate What does Noise Gate mean? An audio processor that cuts off the volume of an audio once it passes below a certain volume threshold. Noise Gate (also known as “Gate”) is an audio processor that cuts off the […]
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction Type: noun, effects, filter, process Pronunciation: /noyz-re-duk-tion/ Also spelled or known as: Noise-Reduction Related: Noise What does Noise Reduction mean? 1. The process of removing noise from a signal. 2. A processor that removes noise from a signal. Noise Reduction is the process of removing noise from a signal. There is also a […]
Nondirectional
Nondirectional Type: noun Pronunciation: /non-dy-rek-tion-al/ Also spelled or known as: Non directional, Non-directional, Omni, Omnidirectional Microphone, Omnidirectional Pattern Related: Omnidirectional, Nondirectional Pattern What does Nondirectional mean? A type of microphone pattern that picks up audio from all directions. Nondirectional (sometimes also known as “Omnidirectional”) microphones Example sentence: “The microphone in room A is nondirectional.”
Nondirectional Microphone
Nondirectional Microphone Type: noun Pronunciation: /non-dy-rek-tion-al-mik-row-phone/ Also spelled or known as: Nondirectional, Nondirectional Pattern, Omni, Omnidirectional, Omnidirectional Pattern Related: Nondirectional, Omnidirectional Pattern Plural: Nondirectional Microphones What does Nondirectional Microphone mean? A type of microphone that picks up audio from all directions. Nondirectional (sometimes also known as “Omnidirectional”) microphones are great for ambiance, especially field recordings. […]
Nondirectional Pattern
Nondirectional Pattern Type: noun Pronunciation: /non-dy-rek-tion-al-pat-ern/ Also spelled or known as: Non-directional Pattern, Non directional pattern, Omni, Omnidirectional, Omnidirectional Microphone Related: Omnidirectional Pattern What does Nondirectional Pattern mean? 1. A microphone pattern that picks up audio from all directions. 2. A speaker pattern that sends out signals evenly in all directions. Nondirectional patterned microphones (sometimes […]
Nonet
Nonet Type: noun Pronunciation: /no-net/ What does Nonet mean? A piece of music written for nine instruments or voices. A nonet is a piece of music written for nine instruments or voices, a nonet has nine musicians playing it. Example sentence: “The group sang the nonet very well.”
Normalization
Normalization Type: noun, process Pronunciation: /nor-mah-li-zay-tion/ What does Normalization mean? The process of increasing or decreasing the amplitude of a sound so the highest peak hits 0dB, or a specified target level. Normalization is the process of increasing or decreasing the amplitude of a sound so the highest peak hits 0dB, or a specified target […]
Notation
Notation Type: noun Pronunciation: /no-tay-tion/ Also spelled or known as: Music Notation, Musical Notation Plural: Notations What does Notation mean? Symbols used to represent music to write it down. Notation (also known as “music notation” or “musical notation”) are symbols used to represent music to write it down. Example sentence: “I wrote it down next […]
Notch Filter
Notch Filter Type: noun Pronunciation: /notch-fil-ter/ m Also spelled or known as: Notch-Filter What does Notch Filter mean? A filter used to remove an entire band of frequencies out of the spectrum in a certain range. Notch Filter synonyms: Band Stop Filter, Band Reject Filter Notch Filter is a type of filter used to remove […]
Note
Note Type: noun, music notation Pronunciation: /note/ Related: Rest What does Note mean? A musical sound or the symbol used for it. A note is a musical sound or the symbol used for it. Notes: Whole Note, Quarter Note, Half Note, A (Note), B (Note), C (Note), D (Note), E (Note), F (Note) Example sentence: “What note was that in?”
Octet
Octet Type: noun Pronunciation: /awk-tet/ What does Octet mean? A piece of music written for eight instruments or voices. An octet is a piece of music written for eight instruments or voices, a quartet has eight musicians playing it. Example sentence: “I enjoyed the octet they played us.”
Omni
Omni Type: noun Pronunciation: /om-nee/ Also spelled or known as: Omnidirectional What does Omni mean? A type of microphone pattern that picks up audio from all directions. Omnidirectional microphones are great for ambiance, especially field recordings. Example sentence: “I just got us an omni mic.”
Omnidirectional
Omnidirectional Type: noun Pronunciation: /om-nee-die-rek-tion-al/ Also spelled or known as: Omni, Omnidirectional Microphone, Omnidirectional Pattern Related: Nondirectional, Omnidirectional Pattern What does Omnidirectional mean? A type of microphone pattern that picks up audio from all directions. Omnidirectional microphones are great for ambiance, especially field recordings. Omnidirectional synonyms: Omni, Omnidirectional Microphone Example sentence: “The new microphone is […]
Omnidirectional Microphone
Omnidirectional Microphone Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /om-nee-dy-rek-tion-al-mik-row-phone/ Also spelled or known as: Omni, Omnidirectional, Omnidirectional Pattern Related: Omnidirectional Pattern Plural: Omnidirectional Microphones What does Omnidirectional Microphone mean? A type of microphone that picks up audio from all directions. Omnidirectional microphones are great for ambiance, especially field recordings. Omnidirectional Microphone synonyms: Omni, Omnidirectional Example sentence: “Yes […]
Omnidirectional Pattern
Omnidirectional Pattern Type: noun Pronunciation: /om-nee-dy-rek-tion-al-pat-irn/ Also spelled or known as: Omni, Omnidirectional, Omnidirectional Microphone Related: Nondirectional Pattern What does Omnidirectional Pattern mean? 1. A microphone pattern that picks up audio from all directions. 2. A speaker pattern that sends out signals evenly in all directions. Omnidirectional patterned microphones (also known as “Nondirectional”) pick up […]
Omnisphere
Omnisphere Type: noun Pronunciation: /om-nis-fair/ What does Omnisphere mean? A hybrid synth and sampler created by Spectrasonics. Omnisphere is a hybrid synth and sampler created by Spectrasonics. Omnisphere is a very powerful and allows you to tweak sounds and samples. Creator: Spectrasonics Example sentence: “I tweaked it with Omnisphere.”
On Air
On Air Type: adjective Pronunciation: /on-air/ Also spelled or known as: On-Air Related: Aircheck What does On Air mean? To be live on a radio or television broadcast. On Air is a phrase said and shown when a radio or television broadcast is live or being recorded live. On Air synonyms: Live Example sentence: “What […]
One Take
One Take Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /one-tayk/ Also spelled or known as: One-Take, 1 Take, 1-Take What does One Take mean? 1. Something recorded one time. 2. To record something one time. One Take is something that was recorded one time. It was recorded in “One Take”. Example sentence: “Joe recorded the song in one […]
Original Composition
Original Composition Type: noun Pronunciation: /aww-rig-e-nal-com-po-si-tion/ Also spelled or known as: Original-composition Related: Composition What does Original Composition mean? A composition made, written, and created from scratch. An original composition is a composition made, written, and created from scratch. Example sentence: “The studio wants to sample the original composition.”
Oscillator
Oscillator Type: noun Pronunciation: /osc-ill-a-tor/ What does Oscillator mean? The part of a synth that generates a particular waveform (typically a sine, sawtooth, square or triangle). Oscillator is the part of a synth that generates a particular waveform (typically a sine, sawtooth, square or triangle). An oscillator’s pitch can be changed based on notes or […]
Outboard
Outboard Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /out-board/ Also spelled or known as: Out-Board What does Outboard mean? Any piece of physical equipment or gear that isn’t part of a laptop or computer. Outboard is any piece of physical equipment or gear that isn’t part of a laptop or computer.
Outro
Outro Type: noun Pronunciation: /ou-tro/ Related: Intro What does Outro mean? 1. Closing section of a song or piece. 2. The last song on an album. Example sentence: “Which outro are we putting on the final album?”
Ozone
Ozone Type: noun, plugin Pronunciation: /o-zone/ What does Ozone mean? A mastering suite plugin created by iZotope. Ozone is a mastering suite plugin created by iZotope. It features all-in-one mastering tools, including EQ, multiband compression, stereo widening, saturation, and a lot more. Creator: iZotope Example sentence: “We were using Ozone to master.”
Pan
Pan Type: noun Pronunciation: /pan/ Related: Pan Knob, Pan Pot, Panning What does Pan mean? The process of placing a sound in either the left or right speakers. Pan is the process of placing a sound in the stereo field to the left or right speakers. When you pan you place a sound in either […]
Pan Knob
Pan Knob Type: noun Pronunciation: /pan-nawb/ Also spelled or known as: Pan-Knob Related: Pan, Pan Pot, Panning What does Pan Knob mean? A control knob used to pan sounds left or right. A Pan Knob (also known as Pan Pot) is a knob in the channel strip used to control the panning of the audio […]
Pan Pot
Pan Pot Type: noun Pronunciation: /pan-pot/ Also spelled or known as: Pan-Pot, Panpot What does Pan Pot mean? Panoramic Potentiometer; a control knob used to pan sounds left or right. Pan Pot is short for “Panoramic Potentiometer,” a Pan Pot is a knob in the channel strip used to control the panning of the audio […]
Parallel
Parallel Type: noun Pronunciation: /peh-rah-lel/ What does Parallel mean? Any process that occurs cooperatively with the original unprocessed signal. Parallel is any process that occurs cooperatively with the original unprocessed signal. Both the processed and original unprocessed signal play at the same time, which makes the sound more subtle and smooth.
Parallel Compression
Parallel Compression Type: noun Pronunciation: /para-lel-com-preh-sion/ Also spelled or known as: Parallel-Compression What does Parallel Compression mean? Compression that is applied in parallel to the original sound. Parallel Compression (also known as or called “New York Compression”) is a type of multi-band compression that is applied in parallel to the original sound. Parallel Compression synonyms: […]
Passive
Passive Type: noun Pronunciation: /pass-tive/ Opposite: Active What does Passive mean? A device with its own built-in power amplifier. Passive is used to describe a device that requires a separate power amplifier to power them. The opposite of active. Example sentence: “The older device is passive.”
Patch
Patch Type: noun Pronunciation: /patch/ What does Patch mean? A saved combination of settings that can be loaded into a device. Patch is a saved combination of settings that can be loaded into a device (synths, effects, etc). Patch synonyms: Preset Example sentence: “We have a patch saved for that effect.”
Peak Filter
Peak Filter Type: noun Pronunciation: /peak-fil-ter/ What does Peak Filter mean? A type of filter that acts as a narrow bell curve, it boosts or cuts the middle/center frequencies in an audio signal. Peak Filter is a type of filter that acts as a narrow bell curve, it boosts or cuts the middle/center frequencies in […]
Peak Meter
Peak Meter Type: noun Pronunciation: /peak-meet-err/ Also spelled or known as: Peak-Meter, PeakMeter What does Peak Meter mean? A meter that measures the peak level of audio or sound. A peak meter measures the peak level of audio or sound. Example sentence: “Where is it at on the peak meter?”
Performance Royalties
Performance Royalties Type: noun Pronunciation: /per-for-mance-ro-yal-tees/ Related: Performance, Rights, Royalties Also spelled or known as: Performance-Royalties What does Performance Royalties mean? Income earned from a song on radio, television, concerts, and other public performances or broadcast of music. Performance Royalties are income earned from a song on radio, television, concerts, and other public performances or […]
Phantom Power
Phantom Power Type: noun Pronunciation: /fan-tom-pow-err/ Also spelled or known as: Phantom-Power, PhantomPower What does Phantom power mean? A setting on most interfaces or mixers that sends +48V of power to input if required. Phantom Power is a setting on audio interfaces and mixers that powers condenser microphones with +48V of power to input if […]
Phono
Phono Type: noun Pronunciation: /pho-no/ What does Phono mean? RCA inputs/outputs. Phono is another name for RCA inputs/outputs. Phono plugs can be found on plenty of audio devices like turntables, cassette decks, mixers, & more. Example sentence: “I’m looking for a phono plug.”
Pianist
Pianist Type: noun Pronunciation: /pian-ist/ Related: Piano What does Pianist mean? Someone who plays the piano; a piano player. A pianist is someone who plays the piano. A piano player is known as a pianist. Example sentence: “The pianist is heading to the stage now.”
Piano Roll
Piano Roll Type: noun Pronunciation: /pia-no-roll/ Also spelled or known as: Piano-Roll What does Piano Roll mean? A MIDI sequencer with all of the possible notes on the left-hand side of the screen. Piano Roll is a MIDI sequencer with all of the possible notes on the left-hand side of the screen, arranged exactly like […]
Ping-Pong
Ping-Pong Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /ping-pong/ Also spelled or known as: PingPong, Ping Pong What does Ping-Pong mean? A delay alternating between the left and right speakers. Example sentence: “I want to hear some ping-pong on it.”
Pink Noise
Pink Noise Type: noun Pronunciation: /pink-noise/ Also spelled or known as: Pink-Noise, Pinknoise What does Pink Noise mean? A type of noise similar to white noise, except the high frequencies are slightly wet. Other Noises: White Noise, Brown Noise, Quantization Noise Example sentence: “That pink noise quickly reminded me of the beach.”
Pitch
Pitch Type: noun Pronunciation: /p-itch/ Related: Frequency What does Pitch mean? The frequency of a note in Hertz. The frequency – A higher or lower tone of music. Pitch synonyms: Frequency Example sentence: “I love when you hit that pitch.”
Pitch Shifter
Pitch Shifter Type: noun, processor Pronunciation: /pitch-shift-err/ Also spelled or known as: Pitch-shifter, Pitchshifter Related: Frequency shifter What does Pitch shifter mean? A sound processor that changes the pitch of a sound. Pitch shifter is used to change pitch. Example sentence: “It sounds better with the pitch shifter.”
Plat
Plat (certification) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /plaht/ Also spelled: Platinum Also known as: Platinum selling, Platinum status, Platinum single, Platinum album, Certified Platinum, Went Platinum What does Plat mean? 1 million (1,000,000) copies of a song or an album sold. Other music certifications: Diamond, Gold, No. 1 Plat synonyms: Platinum Example sentence: “The team is […]
Platinum
Platinum (certification) Type: noun Pronunciation: /plat-e-num/ Also spelled: Plat Also known as: Platinum selling, Platinum status, Platinum single, Platinum album, Certified Platinum, Went Platinum What does Platinum mean? 1 million (1,000,000) copies of a song or an album sold. Other music certifications: Diamond, Gold, No. 1 Platinum synonyms: Plat Example sentence: “He was so happy […]
Play
Play Type: noun Pronunciation: /play/ Related: Playback What does Play mean? A control that resembles a triangular button and plays audio and reproduces it in real time. Play synonyms: Playback More Transport controls: Record, Pause, Stop, Mute, Rewind, Fast-Forward Example sentence: “Press play let’s hear it.”
Playback
Playback Type: noun Pronunciation: /play-back/ Also spelled or known as: Play-back, Play back Related: Play What does Playback mean? 1. A control that resembles a triangular button and plays audio and reproduces it in real time. 2. The reproduction of previously recorded sounds. Playback synonyms: Play Playback controls: Record, Play, Pause, Stop, Mute, Rewind, Fast-Forward […]
Playback Controls
Playback Controls Type: noun Pronunciation: /play-back-kon-trolls/ Also spelled or known as: Playback-Controls, PlaybackControls Singular: Playback Control Playback Controls: Record, Play, Pause, Mute, Stop, Rewind, Fast-Forward What does Playback Controls mean? A section of a DAW that contains the record, play, pause, stop, and other buttons. Playback Controls (also known as Transport Controls) is the area […]
Plosives
Plosives Type: noun Pronunciation: /plow-sives/ What does Plosives mean? Sounds that are created by stopping air flow out of the mouth and suddenly releasing it. Common examples of Plosives are words with P’s, B’s, T’s, K’s, and D’s. Example sentence: “A pop filter is for blocking plosives.”
Pluck
Pluck Type: noun Pronunciation: /plawk/ What does Pluck mean? A synth sound with fast attack and decay. Pluck is a synth sound with fast attack and decay. Pluck emulates a guitar or string. Example sentence: “Can you please take the pluck out.”
Plugin
Plugin Type: noun Pronunciation: /plug-in/ Also spelled or known as: Plug-in, Audio Plugin, Audio Plug-in Plural: Plugins What does Plugin mean? A piece of software that can be used with a DAW to expand its functionality. A plugin is a piece of software that can be used with a DAW to expand its functionality. Plugins […]
Points
Points Type: noun Pronunciation: /points/ What does Points mean? Percentage points; income producers and artists earn on their percentage of a record. Points are percentage points; income producers and artists earn on their percentage of a record. If a producer has five points then they have 5% of sales) on that record. Points synonyms: Royalty, […]
Polyphonic
Polyphonic Type: noun, adjective Pronunciation: /poll-e-foe-nik/ What does Polyphonic mean? The ability for an electronic instrument to play more than one note at once. Polyphonic is the ability for an electronic instrument to play more than one note at once or at a time. Example sentence: “The one we’re designing now is polyphonic.”
Pop Filter
Pop Filter Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /pop-fil-ter/ Also spelled or known as: Pop-filter, Popfilter What does Pop Filter mean? A filter placed in front of a microphone to reduce the sound of plosives/”pop” sounds. A pop filter is not a filter in your DAW. A pop filter is placed in front of a microphone or between […]
Port
Port Type: noun Pronunciation: /port/ What does Port mean? An input a USB or other device can get plugged into. A port is an input a USB or other device can get plugged into. You might have a hard drive with loops which will go into a USB port. Example sentence: “Do you see the […]
Post
Post Type: noun Pronunciation: /pohst/ Opposite: Pre Related: Post-Production What does Post mean? Work added to the production after the recording process. Post is the opposite of pre. Post (short for post-production) means work added to the production after the recording process. Things like overdubbing, editing, mixing, and mastering are done in post. Example sentence: […]
Post-Production
Post-Production Type: noun Pronunciation: /post-pro-duk-tion/ Also spelled or known as: Post Production, PostProduction Opposite: Pre-Production Related: Post What does Post-production mean? Work added to the production after the recording process. Post-production (also known as post) means work added to the production after the recording process. Things like overdubbing, editing, mixing, and mastering are done in […]
Postlude
Postlude Type: noun Pronunciation: /post-lood/ Related: Interlude, Prelude What does Postlude mean? A concluding or ending piece of music. A postlude is a concluding or ending piece of music. A postlude is usually at the end of an album. Example sentence: “That postlude was so good.”
Pre
Pre Type: noun Pronunciation: /pree/ Opposite: Post What does Pre mean? Anything before some sort of recording or processing. Pre is the opposite of post. Example sentence: “We had all the instrumentals on the album made pre recording.”
Pre-Chorus
Pre-Chorus Type: noun Pronunciation: /pre-ko-rus/ Also spelled or known as: Bridge, Pre Chorus, PreChorus Related: Chorus What does Pre-Chorus mean? A section that connects the verse and the chorus. Pre-Chorus is (very similar to a Bridge and all songs dont necessarily have this) the section that connects the verse and the chorus in a song. […]
Preamp
Preamp Type: noun, device, equipment Pronunciation: /pre-amp/ Also spelled or known as: Preamplifier, Pre-amp, Pre amp Related: Pre, Preamplifier What does Preamp mean? An amplifier that boosts the incoming signal from a microphone. A preamp is a low-noise amplifier device that boosts the gain of a signal before being recorded, processed, or amplified. A preamp […]
Preamplifier
Preamplifier Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /pre-amp-lee-fy-err/ Also spelled or known as: Preamp, Pre-amp, Pre amp, Pre amplifier, Pre-amplifier Related: Preamp What does Preamplifier mean? An amplifier that boosts the incoming signal from a microphone. A Preamplifier is a low-noise amplifier device that boosts the gain of a signal before being recorded, processed, or amplified. A […]
Prelude
Prelude Type: noun Pronunciation: /pre-lood/ Related: Interlude, Postlude What does Prelude mean? An introductory or preliminary piece of music; a preface. A prelude is an introductory or preliminary piece of music; a preface. A prelude is most commonly played by an orchestra. Prelude synonyms: Intro, Preface Example sentence: “That was a really good prelude.”