D (Note)
D (Note) Type: noun, musical note Pronunciation: /d-note/ Also spelled or known as: D, D-note, D note What does D (Note) mean? A musical note. More musical notes: A (Note), B (Note), C (Note), E (Note), F (Note) Example sentence: “Try it in a d note this time.”
DAW
DAW Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /daw/ or /d-a-w/ Plural: DAWs Also spelled or known as: D.A.W, D A W, Digital Audio Workstation Popular DAWS: Logic Pro, FL Studio, GarageBand, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo, Audacity What does DAW mean? Digital Audio Workstation. DAW stands for Digital Audio Workstation. A DAW is a software program that […]
dB
dB Type: noun, abbreviation Pronunciation: /des-e-bull/ Also spelled or known as: Decibel Plural: dBs Related: Decibel What does dB mean? The main unit of volume measurement. A dB is relative, as there are several different “scales” of dB’s that are used in audio (most popular dB-FS, along with dB-VU, dB-RMS, & dB-LUFS). Each and every […]
De-esser
De-esser Type: noun, processor Pronunciation: /de-ess-err/ What does De-esser mean? A processor that reduces sibilance (the “S” sound). Sibilance is the sound of an “s” in words and de-esser reduces it. Example sentence: “We added a de-esser to the vocals.”
Decay
Decay Type: noun Pronunciation: /de-kay/ Plural: Decays Related: A.D.S.R., ADSR What does Decay mean? Decay is the time it takes for a sound to reach sustain level from the attack peak. How fast a sound fades from a certain loudness. Decay is the time from the initial falling off to the sustain level. Example sentence: […]
Decibel
Decibel Type: noun Pronunciation: /des-e-bull/ Also spelled or known as: dB Plural: Decibels Related: dB What does Decibel mean? The main unit of volume measurement. A dB is relative, as there are several different “scales” of dB’s that are used in audio (most popular dB-FS, along with dB-VU, dB-RMS, & dB-LUFS). Each and every dB […]
Deejay
Deejay Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /d-j/ Also spelled: D.J, D-J, DJ What does Deejay mean? Disc Jockey Example sentence: “Trey Keysor is a great deejay.”
Delay
Delay Type: noun, effect, technique Pronunciation: /dee-lay/ Related: Echo What does Delay mean? A technique that takes recorded audio and plays back delayed and duplicated to create echoes. Example sentence: “The delay sounds so good on this song.”
Demo
Demo Type: noun Pronunciation: /dem-oh/ What does Demo mean? An example, early, or rough recording of music; may not be mixed, mastered or completed. A demo is usually made to prepare for a proper full recording. Example sentence: “We are sending the demo to the label on Friday.”
Diamond
Diamond (certification) Type: noun Pronunciation: /die-mond/ Also known as: Diamond selling, Diamond status, Diamond single, Diamond album, Certified Diamond, Went Diamond What does Diamond mean? 10 million (10,000,000) copies of a song or an album sold. Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum, No. 1 Example sentence: “A lot of records has gone diamond this year.”
Digital Audio
Digital Audio Type: noun Pronunciation: /dig-e-tal-aww-dio/ Also spelled or known as: Digital-Audio What does Digital Audio mean? Technology that records, stores, and reproduces sound by encoding an audio signal in digital form instead of analog form. Digital Audio is a technology that records, stores, and reproduces sound by encoding an audio signal in digital form […]
Digital Audio Workstation
Digital Audio Workstation Type: noun Pronunciation: /dee-jee-tal-aww-deo-work-stay-tion/ Plural: Digital Audio Workstations Also spelled or known as: DAW What does Digital Audio Workstation mean? A software program that allows artists, producers, sound engineers, and other audio professionals to record, edit, and mix audio files. A Digital Audio Workstation (also known as a “DAW”) is a software […]
Discography
Discography Type: noun Pronunciation: /dis-kog-ah-free/ What does Discography mean? A collection of musical works by an artist. A discography is a collection of musical works by an artist. Discography synonyms: Music Catalog, Catalog, Demos, Works Example sentence: “I love Lil Wayne’s discography.”
Distortion
Distortion Type: noun, effect, technique Pronunciation: /dis-tor-tion/ Related: Distorted What does Distortion mean? A technique used to alter or deform recorded audio. Example sentence: “Make the song sound like a rock song with distortion.”
Distribution
Distribution Type: noun Pronunciation: /dis-tree-bew-tion/ Related: Distro What does Distribution mean? The process of distributing your music to stores and streaming platforms (DSP’s). Distribution is the process of distributing your music to stores and streaming platforms (DSP’s). Distribution can be done by a label, distribution company, or independently. Distribution synonyms: Distro Example sentence: “Once we […]
Distro
Distro Type: noun Pronunciation: /dis-tro/ Related: Distribution What does Distro mean? Distribution; the process of distributing your music to stores and streaming platforms (DSP’s). Distro (also known as distribution) is the process of distributing your music to stores and streaming platforms (DSP’s). Distribution can be done by a label, distribution company, or independently. Distro synonyms: […]
DJ
DJ Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /d-j/ Also spelled: D.J, D-J, Deejay What does DJ mean? Disc Jockey Example sentence: “We hired a good DJ for the wedding.”
Doubling
Doubling Type: noun Pronunciation: /dub-ling/ Also spelled or known as: Doublin’ What does Doubling mean? Recording sounds or vocals multiple times to get a “thicker” sound. Example sentence: “This song is going to require us to do some doubling.”
Drop
Drop Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /drowp/ Related: Dropped What does Drop mean? 1. A point in a song where a sudden change of rhythm or bass line occurs. 2. A release or to release. Drop has two meanings, one meaning of drop (also known as a “beat drop”) is a point in a song where […]
Drum Machine
Drum Machine Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /drum-mash-een/ Also spelled or known as: Drum-Machine Plural: Drum Machines What does Drum Machine mean? A programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. An analog drum machine is a programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. A drum machine […]
Dry
Dry Type: noun Pronunciation: /dry/ Also spelled or known as: Dry sound, Dry-sound Opposite: Wet What does Dry mean? Unprocessed sound; a sound with no effects on it. Dry sound is vocals or sounds recorded as is. Example sentence: “All the vocals are dry, I haven’t started working on it yet.”
Dry Sound
Dry Sound Type: noun Pronunciation: /dry-sund/ Also spelled or known as: Dry, DrySound, Dry-Sound Opposite: Wet Sound What does Dry Sound mean? Unprocessed sound; a sound with no effects on it. Dry sound is vocals or sounds recorded as is. Example sentence: “The song is all dry sound right now.”
DSP
DSP Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /d-s-p/ Also spelled or known as: DSP’s, D-S-P, D.S.P, D S P Related: Digital Service Provider What does DSP mean? 1. Digital Service Provider. 2. Digital Streaming Platform. DSP stands for Digital Service Provider (most used) or Digital Streaming Platform. A Digital Service Provider or a Digital Streaming Platform is […]
Dub
Dub Type: noun, genre Pronunciation: /dawb/ Related: Dubstep What does Dub mean? 1. A version or copy of a track, sometimes with effects and changes applied. 2. An electronic style of music formed from reggae in the 1960s, or Dubstep. Dub is a version or copy of a track, sometimes with effects and changes applied. […]
Dubstep
Dubstep Type: noun, genre Pronunciation: /dawb-step/ What does Dubstep mean? An electronic style of music formed from reggae in the 1960s, or Dubstep. Dubstep synonyms: Dub Dubstep (also known as “dub”) is an electronic style of music formed from reggae in the 1960s. More Genres: Rap, Hip-Hop, Pop, RnB/R&B, EDM, House, Jazz, Rock, Country, Alternative, K-Pop, Bass, Dance, […]
Duet
Duet Type: noun Pronunciation: /do-ett/ Related: Duo What does Duet mean? A musical performance by two (2) people. A duet is a musical performance by two (2) people. Duet stems from the term duo; two (2) voices or instruments together. Duet synonyms: Collaboration Example sentence: “The rapper and the singer did a duet.”
Duo
Duo Type: noun Pronunciation: /do-oo/ Related: Duet What does Duo mean? 1. Two (2) voices or instruments together. 2. A musical group of two (2) people. A duo is two (2) voices or instruments together. A duo can also mean a musical group of two (2) people. Example sentence: “Kanye West and Jay Z were […]
DVD
DVD Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /d-v-d/ What does DVD mean? Digital Versatile Disc. Example sentence: “I bought the DVD for the nostalgia.”
Dynamic Range
Dynamic Range Type: noun Pronunciation: /dy-nah-mik-raing/ Also spelled or known as: Dynamic-Range Related: Dynamics What does Dynamic Range mean? The number of decibels (dB) between the highest and the lowest point in a track’s amplitude. Dynamic Range is the number of decibels (dB) between the highest point in the tracks’ amplitude and the lowest point. […]
Dynamics
Dynamics Type: noun Pronunciation: /dy-nah-miks/ Also spelled or known as: Dynamics Processors Related: Dynamic, Dynamics Processors What does Dynamics mean? 1. The number of decibels (dB) between the highest and the lowest point in a track’s amplitude. 2. Volume of music; how loud or quiet a piece of music is 3. A processor to adjust […]
Dynamics Processors
Dynamics Processors Type: noun Pronunciation: /dy-nah-miks-praw-cess-awws/ Singular: Dynamic Processor Also spelled or known as: Dynamics Related: Dynamics What does Dynamics Processors mean? Processors to adjust the dynamic range of individual audio files, tracks, or an overall project. Dynamics Processors are made to adjust the dynamic range of individual audio files, tracks, or an overall project. […]