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, […]