Brand
Brand Type: noun Pronunciation: /brand/ Also spelled or known as: Brand Identity Plural: Brands Related: Branding What does Brand mean? A recognizable identity associated with a person, company, product, or artist. In music, a Brand may include an artist’s image, reputation, messaging, logo, visual identity, and public perception. Brand synonyms: Brand Identity, Public Image, Commercial […]
Brand Endorsement
Brand Endorsement Type: noun Pronunciation: /brand-en-dors-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Endorsement Deal Plural: Brand Endorsements Related: Endorsement What does Brand Endorsement mean? A promotional relationship where an artist supports or represents a brand. Brand Endorsements may involve advertising, sponsored posts, appearances, product placement, or licensing of image rights. Brand Endorsement synonyms: Endorsement Deal, Brand […]
Branding
Branding Type: noun Pronunciation: /bran-ding/ Also spelled or known as: Brand Development Plural: Brandings Related: Marketing What does Branding mean? The process of creating and managing a distinct public identity for a business, product, or individual. Branding includes names, logos, visuals, messaging, reputation, and audience perception. Strong branding helps artists, products, and companies stand out […]
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.”
Breach
Breach Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /breech/ Also spelled or known as: Contract Violation Related: Breach of Contract, Breaching, Breached What does Breach mean? A violation of a contract, duty, or legal obligation. In music, a breach may involve missed payments, unauthorized releases, failure to deliver recordings, or violating exclusivity terms. Breach synonyms: Contract Violation, Violation, […]
Breach of Contract
Breach of Contract Type: noun Pronunciation: /breech-of-kon-trakt/ Also spelled or known as: Breach, Contract Violation Related: Breach What does Breach of Contract mean? A violation of a contract, duty, or legal obligation. A Breach of Contract may occur when a party fails to pay, deliver, perform, license properly, credit correctly, or follow agreed obligations. Breach […]
Breached
Breached Type: adjective, verb Pronunciation: /breecht/ Also spelled or known as: Violated Related: Breach, Breaching, Breach of Contract What does Breached mean? Having violated a contract, duty, or obligation. A music agreement may be breached by unauthorized use, nonpayment, missed delivery, or violation of exclusivity. Breached synonyms: Violated, Broken, Defaulted Example sentence: “The exclusivity clause […]
Breaching
Breaching Type: verb Pronunciation: /breech-ing/ Also spelled or known as: Violating Related: Breach, Breached, Breach of Contract What does Breaching mean? The act of violating a contract, duty, or obligation. Breaching a music contract may expose a party to claims, damages, termination, or legal action. Breaching synonyms: Violating, Breaking, Defaulting Example sentence: “Releasing the song […]
Break
Break Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk/ Related: Breakdown, Breakbeat, Breaks, Breakbeats Also spelled or known as: The Break Plural: Breaks, Breakbeats, Breakbeat 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 […]
Break Dance
Break Dance Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /brayk dans/ Also spelled or known as: Breaking Plural: Break Dances Related: Breakdancing, Breakdancer, Breaker What does Break Dance mean? To perform breaking or breakdancing. Break Dance is often used casually, though many dancers prefer the term “breaking.” Break Dance synonyms: Breaking, B-Boying, B-Girling Example sentence: “The dancer learned […]
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.”
Breakbeats
Breakbeats Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk-beets/ Also spelled or known as: Break-beats, Break beats Singular: Breakbeat Related: Break, Breakdown, Breaks, Breakbeat What does Brakebeats mean? Repeated drum beat patterns. Breakbeats is the drum breaks used in Hip-Hop and electronic production. Breakbeats synonyms: Breakbeats, Drum Breaks, Sampled Breaks Example sentence: “The producer is searing for rare breakbeats.”
Breakdancer
Breakdancer Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk-dans-er/ Also spelled or known as: Breaker Plural: Breakdancers Related: Breaking, Break Dance, Breaker, Breakdown, Breaks What does Breakdancer mean? A dancer who performs breaking. Breakdancers use footwork, freezes, spins, power moves, rhythm, and style in Hip-Hop dance battles and performances. Breakdancer synonyms: Breaker, B-Boy, B-Girl Example sentence: “The breakdancer performed […]
Breakdancing
Breakdancing Type: noun Pronunciation: /brayk-dans-ing/ Also spelled or known as: Breaking Related: Hip-Hop, Break Dancer, Breaking, Breaks What does Breakdancing mean? A dance style and Hip-Hop element built around athletic floorwork, freezes, footwork, and power moves. Breakdancing developed alongside DJing, MCing, graffiti, and early Hip-Hop culture. Breakdancing synonyms: Breaking, B-Boying, B-Girling Example sentence: “Breakdancing was […]
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 […]
Breaker
Breaker Type: noun Pronunciation: /bray-ker/ Also spelled or known as: Breakdancer Plural: Breakers Related: Breaking, Breakdancing What does Breaker mean? A dancer who performs breaking/breakdancing. Breakers participate in battles, cyphers, showcases, and Hip-Hop dance events. Breaker synonyms: Breakdancer, B-Boy, B-Girl Example sentence: “The breaker entered the cypher during the drum break.”
Breaking
Breaking Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /brayk-ing/ Also spelled or known as: Breakdancing Related: Hip-Hop What does Breaking mean? Breakdancing; Breaking is the original dance form often called breakdancing. Breaking is one of Hip-Hop’s foundational elements and includes battles, cyphers, footwork, freezes, and power moves. Breaking synonyms: Breakdancing, B-Boying, B-Girling Example sentence: “The event included rap, […]
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; Drum sections or rhythmic breaks used for dancing, DJing, or sampling. Breaks are simplified sections of a track(s). The break is typically where the track is […]
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.”
British Copyright Council
British Copyright Council Type: noun, organization Pronunciation: /brit-ish-kop-ee-ryte-koun-sul/ Also spelled or known as: BCC Related: Copyright What does British Copyright Council mean? A U.K. organization that promotes understanding of copyright law and advocates for effective copyright protection. The British Copyright Council represents organizations involved in publishing, music, film, broadcasting, and other creative industries. British Copyright […]
Broadcast
Broadcast Type: verb, noun Pronunciation: /brawd-kast/ Also spelled or known as: Air, Transmission Plural: Broadcasts Related: Broadcasting What does Broadcast mean? 1. To transmit content (audio or video) to an audience. 2. Content (audio or video) transmitted to an audience. Broadcast refers to the transmission of content through radio, television, satellite, internet streaming, or other […]
Broadcast Mechanical
Broadcast Mechanical Type: noun Pronunciation: /brawd-kast-muh-kan-i-kuhl/ Also spelled or known as: Broadcast Mechanical Royalty Plural: Broadcast Mechanicals Related: Mechanical Royalties What does Broadcast Mechanical mean? A mechanical royalty generated when music is broadcasted on radio or television, particularly in Europe & certain territories. Broadcast Mechanical income may arise when music is reproduced or copied for […]
Broadcast Station
Broadcast Station Type: noun Pronunciation: /brod-kast-stay-shun/ Also spelled or known as: Radio Station Plural: Broadcast Stations Related: Airplay, AM/FM What does Broadcast Station mean? A facility equipped for the production and transmission of AM or FM radio broadcasts. Broadcast Stations may play music, interviews, news, sports, and entertainment programming. Broadcast Station synonyms: Radio Station, Radio […]
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 […]