Back Catalog
Back Catalog Type: noun Pronunciation: /bak-kat-uh-log/ Also spelled or known as: Catalog Related: Catalog What does Back Catalog mean? Previously released music owned or controlled by an artist, label, or publisher. A Back Catalog may include older albums, singles, EPs, recordings, compositions, and related rights. Back Catalog synonyms: Catalog, Legacy Catalog, Existing Catalog Example sentence: […]
Backend Royalties
Backend Royalties Type: noun Pronunciation: /back-end-roy-uhl-teez/ Also spelled or known as: Back-End Royalties, Back-End Income Plural: Backend Royalty Payments Related: Royalties What does Backend Royalties mean? Royalties earned after a work has been exploited or used. Backend Royalties synonyms: Back-End Income, Residual Royalties, Ongoing Royalties Example sentence: “The composer earned backend royalties from the television […]
Backer
Backer Type: noun Pronunciation: /back-err/ Also spelled or known as: Investor Plural: Backers Related: Funding What does Backer mean? A person or company that provides capital in exchange for potential return. In music, Backers may fund catalogs, labels, tours, recordings, apps, merch, venues, or artist development. Backer synonyms: Investor, Financier, Capital Partner Example sentence: “The […]
Background Music
Background Music Type: noun Pronunciation: /back-ground-mew-zik/ Also spelled or known as: Incidental Music Plural: Background Music Tracks Related: Public Performance What does Background Music mean? Music played behind other activities rather than as the primary focus. Background Music is commonly used in stores, restaurants, hotels, broadcasts, events, videos, and public spaces. Background Music synonyms: Elevator […]
Backing Track
Backing Track Type: noun Pronunciation: /bak-ing-trak/ Also spelled or known as: Instrumental Track, Playback Track Plural: Backing Tracks Related: Instrumental What does Backing Track mean? A prerecorded audio track used to accompany a live or recorded performance. A Backing Track is an instrumental or prerecorded audio file used to support singers, musicians, performers, or rehearsals. […]
Backline
Backline Type: noun Pronunciation: /back-line/ Also spelled or known as: Back-Line, Back Line, Backline Equipment, Stage Equipment Related: Live Performance, Backline Equipment What does Backline mean? Musical instruments and equipment an artist needs for their performance. Backline commonly includes drum kits, amplifiers, keyboards, stands, and related stage equipment. Backline synonyms: Stage Equipment, Performance Equipment, Touring […]
Backstage Rider
Backstage Rider Type: noun Pronunciation: /bak-stayg-ry-der/ Also spelled or known as: Hospitality Requirements Plural: Hospitality Riders Related: Rider What does Backstage Rider mean? A list of backstage comfort, technical, food, drink, and accommodation needs. Backstage Riders commonly include meals, beverages, dressing rooms, towels, transportation, and guest access. It’s called a rider because it “rides” on […]
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
Band Type: noun Pronunciation: /band/ Also spelled or known as: Music Group Plural: Bands Related: Artist, Band Contract What does Band mean? A group of musicians who perform or record together. Bands may operate as creative groups, legal partnerships, touring acts, or recording artists. Band synonyms: Music Group, Group, Ensemble Example sentence: “The band signed […]
Band Call
Band Call Type: noun Pronunciation: /band-kawl/ Also spelled or known as: Musician Call Time Plural: Band Calls Related: Live Show, Concert, Live, Band What does Band Call mean? The scheduled time musicians in a band are expected to arrive for rehearsals, sound checks, studio sessions, live performances, etc. Band calls are used for rehearsals, sound […]
Band Contract
Band Contract Type: noun Pronunciation: /band-kon-trakt/ Also spelled or known as: Band Agreement Plural: Band Contracts Related: Partnership Agreement What does Band Contract mean? Agreement between band members that define business and creative terms within the band. A Band Contract may cover ownership, royalties, voting rights, expenses, member exits, band names, recordings, and songwriting splits. […]
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 […]
Barcode
Barcode Type: noun Pronunciation: /bar-kohd/ Also spelled or known as: Product Barcode Plural: Barcodes Related: UPC, EAN, GTIN What does Barcode mean? A machine-readable code used to identify products. A Barcode is a visual representation of product information that can be scanned electronically. Barcodes are commonly used for music products, books, merchandise, and retail inventory […]
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 […]
BASCA
BASCA Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /bas-kuh/ Also spelled or known as: British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors Related: Songwriters What does BASCA mean? British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors; A professional organization supporting songwriters and composers. BASCA was a UK organization representing songwriters, composers, and authors before becoming part of The Ivors Academy. […]
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 […]