Cue
Cue Type: noun Pronunciation: /kyoo/ or /q/ Also spelled or known as: Music Cue Plural: Cues Related: Cue Sheet What does Cue mean? A specific piece of music used during a specific point in a film, show, ad, or audiovisual production. In film, TV, games, and ads, a Cue may refer to a musical moment, […]
Cue Sheet
Cue Sheet Type: noun Pronunciation: /kyoo-sheet/ Also spelled or known as: Music Cue Sheet Plural: Cue Sheets Related: Cue, Music Supervisor What does Cue Sheet mean? A document listing all the music used in a film, show, ad, or audiovisual production. A Cue Sheet usually includes song titles, composers, publishers, usage type, timing, and ownership […]
Cultural Funds
Cultural Funds Type: noun Pronunciation: /kul-chur-uhl-fundz/ Also spelled or known as: Arts Funds Plural: Cultural Funds Related: Grants What does Cultural Funds mean? Financial resources dedicated to supporting arts, culture, and creative projects. Cultural Funds are government, nonprofit, or private funding programs that support artistic, cultural, educational, and heritage initiatives. Musicians, filmmakers, writers, and artists […]
Culture Vulture
Culture Vulture Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /kul-cher-vul-cher/ Also spelled or known as: Cultural Exploiter Plural: Culture Vultures Related: Hip-Hop Culture What does Culture Vulture mean? A person or company accused of profiting from a culture without respecting or supporting it. In music, the term is often used when outsiders exploit Hip-Hop, Black culture, or local […]
Curator
Curator Type: noun Pronunciation: /quu-ray-ter/ Also spelled or known as: Playlist Curator Plural: Curators Related: Playlist What does Curator mean? A person or team that selects music for a playlist, platform, event, or collection. Curators influence discovery by choosing songs for playlists, blogs, radio shows, stores, and editorial features. Curator synonyms: Playlist Curator, Music Selector, […]
Curfew
Curfew Type: noun Pronunciation: /kur-fyoo/ Also spelled or known as: Venue Curfew Plural: Curfews Related: Performance Agreement, Venue Rules What does Curfew mean? The latest time a performance, event, or venue activity must end under a contract, venue policy, local ordinance, or government regulation. Exceeding curfew may result in financial penalties, additional venue fees, or […]
Custom Record
Custom Record Type: noun Pronunciation: /kus-tum-rek-erd/ Also spelled or known as: Custom Pressing Plural: Custom Records Related: Vinyl Manufacturing What does Custom Record mean? A physical record manufactured specifically for an individual, organization, or business according to customized specifications. Custom records may include personalized audio, private-label releases, promotional recordings, commemorative albums, or branded products. Custom […]
Custy
Custy Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /kus-tee/ Also spelled or known as: Customer Plural: Custies Related: Consumer What does Custy mean? Customer; Custy is slang for a customer or buyer. In music business slang, Custy may refer to someone buying tickets, merch, products, or services. Custy synonyms: Customer, Buyer, Consumer Example sentence: “The merch booth had […]
Cut
Cut Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /kut/ Also spelled or known as: Track Plural: Cuts Related: Track, Deep Cut What does Cut mean? A song, recording, edit, or selected version. In music, Cut can also mean editing audio, cutting vinyl, or choosing a track for release. Cut synonyms: Track, Song, Edit Example sentence: “The DJ played […]
Cut Down
Cut Down Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /kut-down/ Also spelled or known as: Short Version Plural: Cut Downs Related: Commercial What does Cut Down mean? 1. A shortened version or edit of a song, ad, or audiovisual work. 2. To shorten or edit a song, ad, or audiovisual work. In music licensing and advertising, a Cut […]
Cutouts
Cutouts Type: noun Pronunciation: /kut-owts/ Also spelled or known as: Cut-Out Records Plural: Cutouts Related: Budget Record What does Cutouts mean? Non-returnable physical music products sold at discounted prices. Historically, cutouts were marked by clipped corners, drilled holes, saw cuts, or notches to indicate they were no longer eligible for return to distributors. Cutouts synonyms: […]