B (Note)
B (Note) Type: noun, musical note Pronunciation: /b-note/ Also spelled or known as: B, B-note, B note, Si, Ti, H What does B (Note) mean? A musical note. More musical notes: A (Note), D (Note), C (Note), E (Note), F (Note) Example sentence: “Sing it again but try a B note.”
Balance
Balance Type: noun Pronunciation: /bal-ans/ Also spelled or known as: Tonal balance What does Balance mean? The relative level of two or more sounds, voices, instruments, etc. Balance is the relative level of two or more sounds, voices, instruments, etc. Balance is important in audio because it levels out the different volumes in music so […]
Band Pass Filter
Band Pass Filter Type: noun Pronunciation: /band-pass-fil-ter/ Also spelled or known as: BandPassFilter, Band-Pass-Filter What does Band Pass Filter mean? A type of filter that acts as both a low-pass and a high-pass, and only allows a narrow range of frequencies through. Band Pass Filter is a type of filter that acts as both a […]
Band Reject Filter
Band Reject Filter Type: noun, processor Pronunciation: /band-ree-jekt-fil-ter/ Also spelled or known as: Band-Reject Filter, BandReject Filter Related: Notch Filter, Band Stop Filter What does Band Reject Filter mean? A filter that removes frequencies in a specified band within the overall frequency spectrum. A Band Reject Filter (also known as a Notch Filter or Band […]
Band Stop Filter
Band Stop Filter Type: noun Pronunciation: /band-stop-fil-ter/ Also spelled or known as: Band-Stop Filter, BandStop Filter Related: Notch Filter, Band Reject Filter What does Band Stop Filter mean? A filter that removes frequencies in a specified band within the overall frequency spectrum. Band Stop Filter (also known as a Notch Filter or Band Reject Filter) […]
Bandwidth
Bandwidth Type: noun Pronunciation: /band-with/ Also spelled or known as: Band-Width Related: Audio bandwidth, Critical bandwidth What does Bandwidth mean? The range of frequencies in an audio signal. Bandwidth is the range of frequencies in an audio signal. Example sentence: “The range of frequencies in an audio signal is known as bandwidth.”
Bank
Bank Type: noun Pronunciation: /baink/ Also spelled or known as: Soundbank What does Bank mean? A group of presets that can be loaded onto a synth. A Bank (also known as a “Soundbank”) is a group of presets that can be loaded onto a synth. Bank synonyms: Soundbank Example sentence: “I’m making some changes to […]
Bar
Bar Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /bar/ Plural: Bars What does Bar mean? A line in a song. A bar is a line in a song, a bar can also be used as slang for lines that are really clever. Multiple clever lines on a rap song are usually referred to as “bars”. Example sentence: “I’m […]
Bars
Bars Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /bars/ Singular: Bar What does Bars mean? Lines in a song. Bars are lines in a song, a bar can also be used as slang for lines that are really clever. Multiple clever lines on a rap song are usually referred to as “bars”. Example sentence: “How many bars was […]
Bass
Bass Type: noun Pronunciation: /bace/ Opposite: Treble What does Bass mean? The lower range of audio frequencies between 60Hz-250Hz. A reference value. Bass is the lower frequencies in a sound – typically from ~60Hz to ~250Hz. Bass Synonyms: Lows, Low end, Sub-bass Example sentence: “Turn up the bass it sounds good.”
Bass Music
Bass Music Type: noun, genre Pronunciation: /bass-mu-sik/ Also spelled or known as: Bass-Music Related: Bass What does Bass Music mean? A category of EDM music that features low and deep sound. Bass Music is a category of EDM music that features low and deep sound. Bass Music genre includes dubstep, trap, bass house, drum and […]
Bassline
Bassline Type: noun Pronunciation: /bass-line/ Also spelled or known as: Bass-Line, Bass Line Related: Bass What does Bassline mean? The notes pattern filling up the bass/low frequency area of the frequency spectrum. Bassline is the notes pattern filling up the bass/low frequency area of the frequency spectrum. The bass has a low frequency. A bassline […]
Beat
Beat Type: noun Pronunciation: /beet/ What does Beat mean? 1. The rhythm of music. 2. A single stroke of a rhythmic accent. 3. An instrumental or a combination of instruments without words. A beat can mean the rhythm of music, a single stroke of a rhythmic accent, or an instrumental/a combination of instruments without words. […]
Beat Drop
Beat Drop Type: noun Pronunciation: /beet-drahp/ Also spelled or known as: Beat-drop What does Beat Drop mean? A point in a song where a sudden change of rhythm or bass line occurs. Beat drop (also known as a “Drop”) is a point in a song where a sudden change of rhythm or bass line occurs. […]
Beat Machine
Beat Machine Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /beat-mash-een/ Also spelled or known as: Beat-Machine Plural: Beat Machines Related: Beat What does Beat Machine mean? A programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. A beat machine (also known as a drum machine) is a programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, […]
Beat Repeat
Beat Repeat Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /beat-re-peat/ Also spelled or known as: Beat-Repeat Related: Beat What does Beat Repeat mean? An effect that takes audio as an input and repeats the audio back at timed intervals to create a glitch effect. Beat Repeat is an effect that takes audio as an input and repeats the […]
Beatmatch
Beatmatch Type: noun Pronunciation: /beat-match/ Also spelled or known as: Beat-match, Beat match Related: Beatmatching What does Beatmatch mean? A DJing process where two or more tracks are matched in tempo and key for a seamless transition between them. A DJing process where two or more tracks are matched in tempo and key for a […]
Beatmatching
Beatmatching Type: noun Pronunciation: /beat-match-in/ Also spelled or known as: Beatmatchin’, Beat matching, Beat-matching Related: Beatmatching What does Beatmatching mean? To be matching two or more tracks in tempo and key for a seamless transition between them. Beatmatching is matching two or more tracks in tempo and key for a seamless transition between them. Example […]
Beats
Beats Type: noun Pronunciation: /beets/ Singular: Beat What does Beats mean? 1. Instrumentals or a combination of instruments without words. 2. Strokes of a rhythmic accent. Beats are instrumentals or a combination of instruments without words. Beats can also mean Strokes of a rhythmic accent. Beats synonyms: Instrumentals Example sentence: “Go ahead and play some […]
Beats Per Minute
Beats Per Minute Type: noun Pronunciation: /beats-per-min-it/ Also spelled or known as: BPM Related: BPM What does Beats Per Minute mean? The number of steady even pulses occurring in one (1) minute in music. Beats Per Minute (also known as BPM) is the number of steady even pulses occurring in one (1) minute in music. […]
Bell
Bell Type: noun, instrument Pronunciation: /behl/ Plural: Bells What does Bell mean? What is a Bell? A idiophone percussion instrument that sounds like or resembles a real bell. A bell is an idiophone percussion instrument that sounds like or resembles a real bell. Example sentence: “Yeat added a bell to ‘Get Busy’”
Bell Curve
Bell Curve Type: noun Pronunciation: /bell-kurve/ Also spelled or known as: Bell-Curve What does Bell Curve mean? The most common curve on a parametric EQ, used to boost or cut a band of frequencies naturally. Bell Curve is the most common curve on a parametric EQ, used to boost or cut a band of frequencies […]
Bi-Directional
Bi-Directional Type: noun, adjective Pronunciation: /by-dy-rek-tion-al/ Also spelled or known as: Bi Directional, Bidirectional Related: Directional What does Bi-Directional mean? A type of microphone pattern that picks up sound from the front and back, but not the sides. A Bi-Directional microphone picks up sound from the front and back, but not the sides. Bi-Directional synonyms: […]
Bit Depth
Bit Depth Type: noun Pronunciation: /bit-dept/ Also spelled or known as: Bit-Depth What does Bit Depth mean? The number of bits allowed for the dynamic range of an audio recording. Bit Depth is the number of bits allowed for the dynamic range of an audio recording. Most music recording today is formatted to 16-bit or […]
Bitrate
Bitrate Type: noun Pronunciation: /bit-rate/ Also spelled or known as: Bit-rate, Bit rate What does Bitrate mean? The number of bits that are in an audio file every second, measured in kbps. Bitrate is the number of bits that are in an audio file every second, measured in kbps. Can be CBR (constant) or VBR […]
Bitwig Studio
Bitwig Studio Type: noun, DAW Pronunciation: /bit-wig-stu-dio/ Also spelled or known as: Bitwig-Studio, Bitwig, BitwigStudio Related: Logic Pro, Ableton Live (Ableton), GarageBand, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo, FL Studio, Reaper What does Bitwig Studio mean? A DAW created by Bitwig. Bitwig Studio is a DAW created by Bitwig. The DAW is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Creator: […]
Blanket License
Blanket License Type: noun Pronunciation: /blank-et-lie-sens/ Related: Licensor, Licensee, License What does Blanket License mean? A license that allows unlimited access to use an entire library of songs during the term of a license for a single fee. A Blanket License is a type of license that allows the licensee (like a Radio station) unlimited […]
BMI
BMI Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /B-M-I/ Also spelled or known as: B M I, B.M.I. What does BMI mean? Broadcast Music Incorporated. BMI stands for Broadcast Music Incorporated. BMI is an American performing rights organization that protects its members’ musical copyrights. BMI tracks performances of their music and collects (and distributes) the fees associated with […]
Boom
Boom Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /boom/ Related: Boom Stand, Boom Arm What does Boom mean? An arm that attaches to a stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A microphone “boom” (also known as “boom arm”) is an arm that attaches to the stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A “boom arm” attaches to […]
Boom Arm
Boom Arm Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /boo-arm/ Related: Boom Stand, Boom Plural: Boom Arms What does Boom Arm mean? An arm that attaches to a stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A “boom arm” (also known as “boom”) is an arm that attaches to the stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A “boom […]
Boom Stand
Boom Stand Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /boom-stand/ Also spelled or known as: Boomstand, Boom-Stand Related: Boom, Boom Arm What does Boom Stand mean? A microphone stand with a “boom arm”, an arm that attaches to the stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A “boom arm” attaches to the top of the stand so the microphone can move […]
Boost
Boost Type: noun Pronunciation: /boost/ Related: Boosted What does Boost mean? An EQ adjustment that increases the gain of a frequency spectrum. Boost is an EQ adjustment that increases the gain of a frequency spectrum. Example sentence: “Can you boost the volume it sounds low.”
Booth
Booth Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /booth/ Also spelled: The Booth What does Booth mean? A recording enclosure in a recording studio. Booth synonyms: Yo, The Yo, Stu, Lab, The Stu, The Lab Example sentence: “Stop being scared and get in the booth.”
Bootleg
Bootleg Type: noun, adjective, verb, slang Pronunciation: /boot-leg/ Also spelled or known as: Boot let, Boot-leg What does Bootleg mean? 1. A remix of a song without permission or to remix without permission. 2. An unofficial copy of something. Bootleg is a remix of a song without permission or an unofficial copy of something. Bootleg […]
Bounce
Bounce Type: noun Pronunciation: /bowns/ Related: Bounced, Bouncing What does Bounce mean? 1. An audio that is exported within a DAW to a format like WAV or MP3. 2. To export an audio. Example sentence: “I’m emailing you the bounce now.”
Bouncing
Bouncing Type: verb Pronunciation: /bounce-in/ Also spelled or known as: Bouncin’ Related: Bounce, Bounced What does Bouncing mean? To be exporting a track in an MP3, WAV or other format. Bouncing synonyms: Exporting Example sentence: “When are you bouncing the record?”
BPM
BPM Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /B-P-M/ Also spelled or known as: B-P-M, B.P.M, B P M, Beats Per Minute Related: Beats Per Minute What does BPM mean? Beats Per Minute. BPM stands for Beats Per Minute; BPM is the number of steady even pulses occurring in one (1) minute in music. BPM synonyms: Tempo, Beats […]
Brass
Brass Type: noun, instrument Pronunciation: /brahs/ What does Brass mean? What is a Brass? An acoustic brass instrument or a type of sound that resembles a brass instrument. Brass is an acoustic brass instrument or a type of sound that resembles a brass instrument. Example sentence: “A brass sound would fit well there.”
Break
Break Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk/ Related: Breakdown, Breakbeat, Breaks, Breakbeats Also spelled or known as: The Break Plural: Breaks, Breakbeats What does Break mean? A simplified section of a track. The break is a simplified section of a track. The break is typically where the track is simplified to just drums and/or percussions. Some breaks […]
Breakbeat
Breakbeat Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk-beat/ Also spelled or known as: Break-beat, Break beat Related: Break, Breakdown, Breaks, Breakbeats Plural: Breakbeats What does Breakbeat mean? A repeated drum beat pattern. The breakbeat is a repeated drum beat pattern in a track. Breakbeat synonyms: Break, Breakdown Example sentence: “I want to put a breakbeat in the middle.”
Breakdown
Breakdown Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk-down/ Also spelled or known as: The breakdown, Break-down, Break down Related: Break, Breakbeat, Breaks, Breakbeats Plural: Breaks, Breakbeats What does Breakdown mean? A simplified section of a track. The breakdown is a simplified section of a track. The Breakdown is typically where the track is simplified to just drums and/or […]
Breaks
Breaks Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayks/ Related: Breakdown, Breakbeat, Break, Breakbeats Also spelled or known as: The breaks Singular: Break, Breakbeat What does Breaks mean? Simplified sections of a track. Breaks are simplified sections of a track(s). The break is typically where the track is simplified to just drums and/or percussions. Some breaks don’t include drums, […]
Brickwall Filter
Brickwall Filter Type: noun Pronunciation: /brick-wall-fil-ter/ What does Brickwall Filter mean? An advanced type of low-pass or high-pass filter with a very steep slope (dB/oct), resembling a brick wall because of the rolloff. A Brickwall Filter is an advanced type of low-pass or high-pass filter with a very steep slope (dB/oct), resembling a brick wall […]
Bridge
Bridge Type: noun Pronunciation: /bridge/ What does Bridge mean? A section that connects two parts of a song. A bridge musically and lyrically is a section that connects two parts of a song. A bridge can be used to combat repetitiveness. Example sentence: “I’m going to rewrite the bridge today.”
Brown Noise
Brown Noise Type: noun Pronunciation: /brown-noys/ Also spelled or known as: Brown-Noise, Brownnoise What does Brown Noise mean? A type of noise that is denser in the low end and has less high-frequencies than both pink and white noise. Brown Noise is a type of noise that is denser in the low end and has […]
Browser
Browser Type: noun Pronunciation: /brow-zer/ What does Browser mean? What is a Browser? A feature on most DAWs for browsing files like samples, effects, plugins, presets, stock content, & more. A browser is a feature on most DAWs for browsing files like samples, effects, plugins, presets, stock content, & more. Example sentence: “I’m looking for […]
Build
Build Type: noun Pronunciation: /bild/ Related: Build up What does Build mean? A section of a track that leads into a drop. A build (sometimes known as build up) is a section of a track that leads into a drop. A build creates excitement and anticipation for the drop. Build synonyms: Build up Example sentence: […]
Build up
Build up Type: noun Pronunciation: /bild-up/ Also spelled or known as: Build-up, Buildup Related: Build What does Build up mean? A section of a track that leads into a drop. A Build up (sometimes spelled build-up or buildup) is a section of a track that leads into a drop. A build up creates excitement and […]
Bus
Bus Type: noun Pronunciation: /bus/ Also spelled or known as: Buss What does Bus mean? An auxiliary track that is assigned audio from multiple tracks in a DAW for group audio processing. Bus is a an auxiliary track that is assigned audio from multiple tracks in a DAW for group audio processing. A bus may […]
Buss
Buss Type: noun Pronunciation: /buss/ Also spelled or known as: Bus What does Buss mean? A track that is assigned audio from multiple tracks in a DAW for group audio processing. Buss is a an auxiliary track that is assigned audio from multiple tracks in a DAW for group audio processing. A buss may group […]