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.”
Dead Room
Dead Room Type: noun Pronunciation: /ded-room/ Also spelled or known as: Dry Room Plural: Dead Rooms Related: Recording Studio What does Dead Room mean? A recording space with little natural reverb. A Dead Room absorbs reflections, making recordings sound dry, controlled, and close. Dead Room synonyms: Dry Room, Absorptive Room, Low-Reverb Room Example sentence: “The […]
Deal
Deal Type: noun Pronunciation: /deel/ Also spelled or known as: Music Deal, Record Deal, Publishing Deal Plural: Deals Related: Contract What does Deal mean? An agreement between parties involving music rights, services, money, or business terms. A Deal is a formal or informal agreement between two or more parties regarding music, entertainment, publishing, licensing, management, […]
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 […]
Deductions
Deductions Type: noun Pronunciation: /dih-duk-shunz/ Also spelled or known as: Royalty Deductions, Discounts Singular: Deduction Related: Royalty Statement What does Deductions mean? Amounts subtracted from gross revenue or royalties. Music deductions may include fees, expenses, reserves, taxes, recoupment, commissions, or chargebacks. Deductions synonyms: Royalty Deductions, Subtractions, Expense Deductions Example sentence: “The artist questioned several deductions […]
DeeJay
Deejay Type: noun Pronunciation: /d-j/ Also spelled or known as: D.J, D-J, DJ, Disc Jockey What does DeeJay mean? Disc Jockey/DJ: A person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Example sentence: “Trey Keysor is a great deejay.”
Deep Cut
Deep Cut Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /deep-cut/ Also spelled or known as: Album cut, Hidden gem, Non-single Plural: Deep Cuts What does Deep Cut mean? A lesser known song by an artist that is usually not released as a single or major hit. A Deep Cut is a lesser known song by an artist that […]
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.”
Delivery
Delivery Type: noun Pronunciation: /dih-liv-er-ee/ Also spelled or known as: Delivery Requirement Plural: Deliveries Related: Recording Contract What does Delivery mean? The process of getting music or content to a record label, distributor, streaming platform, or audience. In music contracts, Delivery may include recordings, albums, masters, artwork, metadata, videos, or other required content. Delivery synonyms: […]
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.”
Demo Deal
Demo Deal Type: noun Pronunciation: /dem-oh deel/ Also spelled or known as: Demonstration Recording Deal Plural: Demo Deals Related: Artist Development What does Demo Deal mean? An agreement involving the creation of demonstration recordings for evaluation purposes. Demo Deal synonyms: Artist Development Deal, Demonstration Recording Deal, Demo Agreement, Development Demo Deal Example sentence: “The songwriter […]
Derivative Work
Derivative Work Type: noun Pronunciation: /duh-riv-uh-tiv werk/ Also spelled or known as: Adapted Work Plural: Derivative Works Related: Adaptation What does Derivative Work mean? A new creative work based on or adapted from an existing copyrighted work. A Derivative Work is a new creation that is based on, modifies, transforms, or adapts an existing copyrighted […]
Development Programs
Development Programs Type: noun Pronunciation: /dih-vel-up-ment proh-gramz/ Also spelled or known as: Artist Development Programs Plural: Development Programs Related: Artist Development What does Development Programs mean? 1. A program where music distributors offer marketing support or financial investment in return for royalties. 2. Organized programs designed to help artists or creators improve their skills and […]