C (Note)
C (Note) Type: noun, musical note Pronunciation: /c-note/ Also spelled or known as: C, C-note, C note What does C (Note) mean? A musical note. More musical notes: A (Note), B (Note), D (Note), E (Note), F (Note) Example sentence: “Let’s do a take in C note.”
Cable
Cable Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /kay-bull/ Plural: Cables What does Cable mean? What is a Cable? A cord that can connect devices together by transmitting audio or some form of digital/analogue data. A cable is a cord that can connect devices together by transmitting audio or some form of digital/analogue data. Example sentence: “I need […]
CAPASSO
CAPASSO Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /cap-ah-so/ or /c-a-p-a-s-s-o/ Also spelled or known as: C.A.P.A.S.S.O., C-A-P-A-S-S-O What does CAPASSO mean? Composers, Authors, and Publishers Association. CAPASSO stands for Composers, Authors, and Publishers Association. CAPASSO is a South African organization that administers the mechanical right in the composition’s copyright and distributes the royalties to its members. More […]
Cardioid
Cardioid Type: noun Pronunciation: /kar-diod/ Also spelled or known as: Cardioid Microphone, Cardioid Pattern, Unidirectional Microphone, Unidirectional Pattern Related: Unidirectional What does Cardioid mean? A type of microphone with a heart-shaped pickup pattern that picks up sounds in front of it, but not behind it. A Unidirectional (also known as “Cardioid”) microphone is a type […]
Cardioid Microphone
Cardioid Microphone Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /kar-diod-micro-fone/ Also spelled or known as: Cardioid, Unidirectional Microphone, Unidirectional Pattern Related: Unidirectional Cardioid Microphone, Cardioid What does Cardioid Microphone mean? A type of microphone with a heart-shaped pickup pattern that picks up sounds in front of it, but not behind it. A Cardioid microphone (also known as “Unidirectional […]
Cardioid Pattern
Cardioid Pattern Type: noun Pronunciation: /kar-diod-pat-ern/ Also spelled or known as: Cardioid, Cardioid Pattern, Unidirectional Microphone, Unidirectional Pattern Related: Cardioid, Unidirectional Pattern What does Cardioid Pattern mean? A heart-shaped microphone pickup pattern that picks up sounds in front of it, but not behind it. A Cardioid pattern (also known as ” Unidirectional Pattern”) is a […]
Catalog
Catalog Type: noun Pronunciation: /kat-ah-log/ Related: Music Catalog What does Catalog mean? A collection of musical works by an artist. A Catalog is a collection of musical works by an artist. Catalog synonyms: Discography, Music Catalog, Demos, Works Example sentence: “Joe Trufant has a fire catalog.”
CBR
CBR Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /c-b-r/ Also spelled or known as: C-B-R, C.B.R., C B R What does CBR mean? Constant Bit Rate. CBR stands for Constant Bit Rate. Opposite of VBR (Variable Bit Rate), CBR (Constant Bit Rate) refers to the encoding of an MP3 at a consistent bitrate over the entire duration of […]
CD
CD Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /c-d/ Also spelled: C.D, C-D Plural: CD’s What does CD mean? Compact Disc. Example sentence: “I just bought the new Joe Trufant CD.”
CEO
CEO Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /c-e-o/ Also spelled: C.E.O, C-E-O What does CEO mean? Chief Executive Officer. Example sentence: “The company is getting a new CEO.”
Channel
Channel Type: noun Pronunciation: /chan-nell/ Plural: Channels What does Channel mean? An audio path going from one source (input) to another source (output). A channel is an audio path from input to output, similar to a bus. Channel synonyms: Bus Example sentence: “The cord was in the wrong channel.”
Chorus
Chorus Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /ko-rus/ Related: Hook What does Chorus mean? 1. A time-based effect that adds multiple delays. 2. The part of a song that is repeated throughout the song. 3. A musical singing group with many singers. Chorus can mean multiple things, a chorus can be a time-based effect that adds multiple […]
Codec
Codec Type: noun Pronunciation: /ko-dek/ Plural: Codecs What does Codec mean? An algorithm standard that compresses audio into a particular format for the purposes of reducing file size. Codec is an algorithm standard that compresses audio into a particular format for the purposes of reducing file size (e.g. MP3, Windows Media Audio (WMA), Dolby Digital […]
Collab
Collab Type: noun Pronunciation: /koal-ab/ Plural: Collabs Related: Collaborate, Collabing, Collaboration, Collabed, Collaborator What does Collab mean? 1. A collaboration; work made by two or more artists. 2. Collaborate; to work together with someone or multiple people. A collab (short for collaboration or collaborate) is a work made by two or more artists or to […]
Collabing
Collabing Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /ko-lab-in/ Also spelled or known as: Collabin’, Collaborating Related: Collaborate, Collab, Collabed, Collaborator, Collaboration, Collaborating What does Collabing mean? To be working together with one or more artists. Collabing (also known as collaborating) is to be working together with one or more artists. Collabing synonyms: Collaborating Example sentence: “All of […]
Collaboration
Collaboration Type: noun Pronunciation: /koal-ab-o-ray-tion/ Plural: Collaborations Related: Collaborate, Collabing, Collab, Collabed, Collaborating What does Collaboration mean? Work made by two or more artists. A collaboration (also known as a collab) is a work made by two or more artists. Collaboration synonyms: Partnership, Duet, Alliance Example sentence: “I love their latest collaboration.”
Collaborator
Collaborator Type: noun Pronunciation: /ko-lab-ah-rate-or/ Related: Collaborate, Collab, Collabed, Collabing, Collaboration, Collaborating Plural: Collaborators What does Collaborator mean? Someone in a collab. An artist who worked or is working with another artist to create a work. A collaborator is someone in a collab. An artist who worked or is working with another artist to create […]
Commission
Commission Type: noun Pronunciation: /kom-e-tion/ What does Commission mean? Percentage of income paid by musical artists to their representatives. Commission is the percentage of income paid by musical artists to their representatives. Commission synonyms: Cut Example sentence: “The agent got a commission for the booking.”
Common Time
Common Time Type: noun Pronunciation: /kom-un-time/ Also spelled or known as: Common-Time Related: 4/4 What does Common Time mean? A time signature that determines that there are 4 beats in 1 bar. 4/4 (also known as or called “4/4”) a time signature that determines that there are 4 beats in 1 bar. Common Time synonyms: […]
Compander
Compander Type: noun Pronunciation: /kom-pan-der/ What does Compander mean? A compressor and expander combined. A compander is a compressor and expander combined into one. Example sentence: “It was easier to just use the compander.”
Comping
Comping Type: noun, process Pronunciation: /komp-in/ What does Comping mean? A recording process where multiple takes are recorded and the best parts of each take are made into a solid take. Comping is a vocal recording process where multiple takes are recorded and the best parts of each take are made into a solid take. […]
Composer
Composer Type: noun Pronunciation: /kom-po-ser/ Plural: Composers What does Composer mean? Someone who composes or writes music. A composer is someone who composes or writes music. Composers write lyrics for songs or for an instrumental track, etc. Example sentence: “The composer wanted the first version.”
Composition
Composition Type: noun Pronunciation: /kom-po-si-tion/ Related: Musical Composition, Original Composition What does Composition mean? A musical work. A composition is a musical work. Composition synonyms: Work, Writing, Lyrics, Musical Composition, Original Composition, Piece, Master Example sentence: “The audience enjoyed the composition.”
Compression
Compression Type: noun, technique Pronunciation: /kom-preh-sion/ Related: Compress What does Compression mean? A technique to control the dynamic range of a track. Example sentence: “Please add some compression to my vocals.”
Compressor
Compressor Type: noun, processor Pronunciation: /kom-press-err/ Related: Compression What does Compressor mean? An audio processor that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal. Compressor is an audio processor that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal. Example sentence: “I’m going to use the compressor for the vocals.”
Console
Console Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /kon-sole/ Plural: Consoles Related: Mixing desk, Mixer, Sound board What does Console mean? A device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, balance, process, and combine sounds. A console is the in person studio version of a DAW. Console synonyms: Mixing desk, Mixer, Sound board Example […]
Control Room
Control Room Type: noun Pronunciation: /kon-troll-room/ Also spelled or known as: Control-Room, Control Booth Related: Live Room, Booth What does Control Room mean? A room where audio engineers, music producers, and technicians sit, work, or “control” the session. A control room in a recording studio is usually the main room where audio engineers, music producers, […]
Controller
Controller Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /kon-troll-err/ Plural: Controllers What does Controller mean? A MIDI hardware device that controls the parameters of a piece of software or another device. The controller is a MIDI hardware device that controls the parameters of a piece of software or another device. An example of a controller is a MIDI […]
Copyright
Copyright Type: noun Pronunciation: /kop-e-rite/ Related: Copyright Infringement What does Copyright mean? The exclusive rights granted to authors or original creator/s of a song or work. Copyright is the exclusive rights granted to authors or original creator/s of a song or work. Example sentence: “They paid a lot to license the copyright.”
Copyright Infringement
Copyright Infringement Type: noun Pronunciation: /kop-e-rite-in-fring-ment/ Related: Copyright What does Copyright Infringement mean? The unauthorized use of a copyrighted work. Copyright Infringement is the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work. Example sentence: “The video was taken down for copyright infringement.”
Countertenor
Countertenor Type: noun Pronunciation: /kount-err-ten-orr/ Also spelled or known as: Counter tenor, Counter-tenor Related: Tenor, Baritone, Alto What does Countertenor mean? The highest natural adult male singing voice; someone with this singing voice. Countertenor is the highest natural adult male singing voice; someone with this singing voice. A Countertenor is a singing voice between a […]
Cover
Cover Type: noun Pronunciation: /kov-err/ Related: Covers, Cover Song Plural: Covers What does Cover mean? An artist’s version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. A cover is an artist’s version of a song that was recorded and released by a previous artist. Cover synonyms: Cover version, Cover song, Remake, Revival, […]
CPU
CPU Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /c-p-u/ Also spelled or known as: C.P.U., C-P-U What does CPU mean? The “brain” of a computer that processes all information. CPU (also known as Central Processing Unit) is the “brain” of a computer that processes all information. Example sentence: “It’s time for a higher CPU computer.”
Cycle
Cycle Type: noun Pronunciation: /cy-cull/ What does Cycle mean? A complete playthrough of a waveform. Cycle is a complete playthrough of a waveform. Cycles occur in one second is measured in Hertz (Hz). Cycle synonyms: Playback Example sentence: “Run a cycle of the new single.”
Cypher
Cypher Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /sy-fur/ Also spelled: Cipher Plural: Cyphers What does Cypher mean? A freestyle rap session in a circle between rappers. Example sentence: “I was listening to a cypher from the 90s earlier.”