Per Diem
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /per-dee-em/
Also spelled or known as: Daily Allowance
Plural: Per Diems
Related: Touring
What does Per Diem mean? “Per day” in Latin, a daily allowance given to an artist for expenses.
In the music industry, Per Diems are commonly given to artists, crew members, and touring staff to cover meals and incidental costs.
Per Diem synonyms: Daily Allowance, Daily Expense Payment, Tour Allowance
Example sentence: “Each crew member received a per diem during the tour.”
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