AC
AC Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /a-c/ Also spelled or known as: A.C, A-C Related: Alternating Current What does AC mean? Alternating Current; an analog electrical current used to power hardware. AC (also known and stands for “Alternating Current”) is an analog electrical current used to power hardware. ‘Alternating’ refers to the sine wave shape of […]
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, […]
Acapella
Acapella Type: noun Pronunciation: /ah-ka-pell-ah/ Plural: Acapellas What does Acapella mean? A vocal, just vocals without a beat or instrumental. Acapella is a vocal, just vocals without a beat or instrumental. Acapellas are used in remixes, bootlegs, sampled in originals, DJ sets, etc. Example sentence: “I’m going to release an Acapella version too.”
Accountant
Accountant Type: noun Pronunciation: /uh-kown-tunt/ Also spelled or known as: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Plural: Accountants Related: Accounting, CPA What does Accountant mean? A financial professional responsible for preparing, reviewing, and managing financial records. In the music industry, accountants may oversee royalty accounting, tour budgets, taxes, financial statements, publishing income, recording costs, and business expenses. […]
Accounting
Accounting Type: noun Pronunciation: /uh-kown-ting/ Also spelled or known as: Financial Accounting Related: Accountant What does Accounting mean? The process of recording, organizing, analyzing, and reporting financial information. Music businesses rely on accounting to manage royalties, publishing income, recording budgets, inventory, payroll, taxes, and financial reporting. Accounting synonyms: Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Management Example sentence: […]
Accreditation
Accreditation Type: noun Pronunciation: /uh-kred-uh-tay-shun/ Also spelled or known as: Credentialing Plural: Accreditations Related: Credentials, Media Pass What does Accreditation mean? The official authorization granted to individuals or organizations allowing access to restricted areas, events, or professional activities. In the music industry, accreditation commonly applies to media personnel, photographers, broadcasters, industry delegates, crew members, and […]
Acetate
Acetate Type: noun Pronunciation: /as-uh-tayt/ Also spelled or known as: Acetate Disc, Test Acetate, Transcription Disc Plural: Acetates Related: Lacquer What does Acetate mean? A test vinyl disc used for checking audio before mass record production. Acetates are often used in vinyl production, mastering review, DJ testing, or archival contexts. Acetate synonyms: Acetate Disc, Test […]
ACH
ACH Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ay-see-aitch/ or /a-c-h/ Also spelled or known as: Automated Clearing House Plural: ACH Transfers Related: ACH Payment What does ACH mean? Automated Clearing House; An electronic banking network used to transfer funds between financial institutions. The music industry frequently uses ACH transfers for royalty payments, payroll, licensing income, and vendor […]
ACH Payment
ACH Payment Type: noun Pronunciation: /ay-see-aitch-pay-ment/ Also spelled or known as: ACH Transfer Plural: ACH Payments Related: ACH What does ACH Payment mean? A payment sent electronically through the Automated Clearing House network. ACH payments are commonly used for recurring royalty distributions and business transactions. ACH Payment synonyms: ACH Transfer, Electronic Bank Payment, Direct Bank […]
ACH Transfer
ACH Transfer Type: noun Pronunciation: /ay-see-aitch-trans-fer/ Also spelled or known as: ACH Payment Plural: ACH Transfers Related: ACH What does ACH Transfer mean? A payment sent electronically through the Automated Clearing House network. ACH transfers are commonly used for recurring royalty distributions and business transactions. ACH Transfer synonyms: ACH Transfer, Electronic Bank Payment, Direct Bank […]
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: […]
Acoustic Instrument
Acoustic Instrument Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /ah-cous-tik-in-stru-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Acoustic-Instrument Related: Acoustic, Acoustically Treated, Acoustic Treatment What does Acoustic Instrument mean? An instrument that produces sound in real life without digital or analog technology. Acoustic Instrument is an instrument that produces sound in real life without digital or analog technology. An Acoustic […]
Acoustic Treatment
Acoustic Treatment Type: noun Pronunciation: /ah-cous-tik-treat-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Acoustic-Treatment Related: Acoustic, Acoustically Treated, Acoustic Instrument What does Acoustic Treatment mean? The process of using foam, bass traps, and other dampening materials to make acoustic more accurate in specific areas of recording spaces. Acoustic Treatment is the process of using foam, bass traps, […]
Acoustics
Acoustics Type: noun Pronunciation: /ah-kous-stiks/ Singular: Acoustic What does Acoustics mean? The sonic properties of any space that alters the quality of a sound being played. Acoustics is the sonic properties of any space that alters the quality of a sound being played. Example sentence: “This room has a lot of acoustics that help recording.”
Acquisition
Acquisition Type: noun Pronunciation: /ak-wuh-zish-un/ Also spelled or known as: Business Acquisition Plural: Acquisitions Related: Merger What does Acquisition mean? The purchase of one company, catalog, or asset by another party. Acquisitions are common in music publishing, catalog investment, recording rights ownership, and technology sectors. Acquisition synonyms: Business Acquisition, Purchase, Buyout Example sentence: “The acquisition […]
Act
Act Type: noun Pronunciation: /akt/ Also spelled or known as: Artist Act Plural: Acts Related: Performer What does Act mean? A performer, group, or entertainment attraction. Acts may include solo artists, bands, DJs, dancers, or comedians. Act synonyms: Performer, Artist, Entertainment Act Example sentence: “The opening act energized the audience.”
Active
Active Type: noun Pronunciation: /act-tive/ Opposite: Passive What does Active mean? A device with its own built-in power amplifier. Active is used to describe a device with its own built-in power amplifier. The opposite of a passive device. Most recording studios monitors are active. Example sentence: “He was designing an active speaker.”