E (Note)
E (Note) Type: noun, musical note Pronunciation: /e-note/ Also spelled or known as: E, E-note, E note What does E (Note) mean? A musical note. More musical notes: A (Note), B (Note), C (Note), D (Note), F (Note) Example sentence: “Play it in an e note.”
E-Piano
E-Piano Type: noun, instrument Pronunciation: /e-piano/ Also spelled or known as: E Piano What does E-Piano mean? Electronic Piano. E-Piano stands for an Electronic Piano. An electronic piano instrument is common and used in electronic music and Hip-Hop. Example sentence: “I’ll pull out the e-piano so we can play with it.”
EAN
EAN Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /e-a-n/ Also spelled or known as: European Article Number Plural: EANs Related: UPC What does EAN mean? European Article Number; A barcode standard used internationally to identify products. EAN stands for European Article Number, a globally recognized barcode system used to identify retail products. In music, EANs are commonly used […]
Early Reflections
Early Reflections Type: noun Pronunciation: /earl-e-re-fleck-tions/ Also spelled or known as: Early-Reflections What does Early Reflections mean? A continuation of a reverb tail, the initial sound heard when there is natural or algorithmic reverberation. Early Reflections is a continuation of a reverb tail, the initial sound heard when there is natural or algorithmic reverberation.
Easy Song Licensing
Easy Song Licensing Type: noun Pronunciation: /ee-zee-sawng-lie-sen-sing/ Also spelled or known as: EasySong, Easy Song Related: Mechanical License What does Easy Song Licensing mean? A music licensing company providing services that helps users clear rights for songs. Website: EasySong.com Easy Song Licensing provides services and information for clearing rights for covers, videos, ads, and other […]
Economic Rights
Economic Rights Type: noun Pronunciation: /ee-kuh-nom-ik-rights/ Also spelled or known as: Financial Rights Related: Copyright What does Economic Rights mean? Legal rights allowing creators or owners to financially benefit from their work. Economic Rights are copyright rights that allow creators and rightsholders to earn money from the use, sale, reproduction, licensing, performance, or distribution of […]
Editorial Playlists
Editorial Playlists Type: noun Pronunciation: /ed-i-tor-ee-uhl-play-lists/ Also spelled or known as: Curated Playlists Related: Playlist Pitching, Playlist, Playlisted What does Editorial Playlists mean? Playlists curated by platform staff rather than algorithms or users. Editorial Playlists can significantly increase exposure, streams, and audience growth for artists. Editorial Playlists synonyms: Curated Playlists, Staff-Curated Playlists, Platform Playlists Example […]
EDM
EDM Type: noun, acronym, genre Pronunciation: /E-D-M/ Also spelled or known as: E-D-M, E.D.M., E D M What does EDM mean? Electronic Dance Music. EDM (electronic dance music) is the combined term for all genres within the dance music space such as; House, Techno, Trance, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Garage, Grime, Trap, Ambient, & more. […]
Effect
Effect Type: noun Pronunciation: /e-fekt/ Plural: Effects What does Effect mean? Any processing unit (digital or analogue) that can be applied to an audio signal to alter the outcome. An effect is any processing unit (digital or analogue) that can be applied to an audio signal to alter the outcome. When you send an audio […]
EIDR
EIDR Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ee-eye-dee-ar/ Also spelled or known as: Entertainment Identifier Registry Related: Audiovisual Work What does EIDR mean? Entertainment Identifier Registry; A unique identifier system for audiovisual content. EIDR identifiers are commonly used for films, television programs, music videos, documentaries, and other audiovisual works. EIDR synonyms: Entertainment Identifier Registry, Audiovisual Identifier, Media […]
Eighth Note
Eighth Note Type: noun, music notation Pronunciation: /ayth-note/ Also spelled or known as: Eighth-Note, EighthNote Related: Eighth Rest What does Eighth Note mean? A note that lasts 1/8 the duration of a whole note. An Eighth Note (used in music notation) is a note that lasts 1/8 the duration of a whole note. More Notes: […]
Email List
Email List Type: noun Pronunciation: /ee-mail-list/ Also spelled or known as: Mailing List Plural: Email Lists Related: Newsletter What does Email List mean? A collection of email addresses used for direct communication. Email lists helps communicate directly with fans, promote new releases, tour dates, merch, and exclusive offers without relying on social algorithms. Email List […]
Email Newsletter
Email Newsletter Type: noun Pronunciation: /e-mail-news-let-er/ Also spelled or known as: Newsletter Plural: Email Newsletters Related: Mailing List What does Email Newsletter mean? A recurring email publication distributed to subscribers. Music newsletters often contain release announcements, tour dates, merchandise offers, exclusive content, and artist updates. Email Newsletter synonyms: Email Newsletter, Fan Newsletter, Subscriber Update Example sentence: […]
Emcee
Emcee Type: noun Pronunciation: /m-c/ Also spelled: M.C, MC What does Emcee mean? Master of Ceremonies or Mic Controller. Emcee Synonym: MC Example sentence: “The first performer is a really good emcee.”
eMechanical
eMechanical Type: noun Pronunciation: /ee-muh-kan-i-kuhl/ Also spelled or known as: Electronic Mechanical License Plural: eMechanicals Related: Mechanical License What does eMechanical mean? A digital mechanical licensing system by Harry Fox Agency. eMechanical generally refers to electronic processing, administration, or licensing of mechanical rights for digital music uses. eMechanical synonyms: Electronic Mechanical License, Digital Mechanical License, […]
Endorsement Deal
Endorsement Deal Type: noun Pronunciation: /en-dors-ment-deel/ Also spelled or known as: Sponsorship Deal Plural: Endorsement Deals Related: Branding, Endorsement, Sponsorship What does Endorsement Deal mean? A commercial agreement between a creator and a brand. Endorsement Deals may involve advertising campaigns, product promotion, appearances, social media content, and licensing rights. Endorsement Deal synonyms: Sponsorship Deal, Brand […]
Engagement
Engagement Type: noun Pronunciation: /en-gayj-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Audience Engagement Plural: Engagements Related: Audience Interaction What does Engagement mean? Interaction and participation of an audience to a marketing campaign, event, or strategy. Engagement refers to how actively fans or audiences interact with content, artists, brands, or platforms. In music and social media, engagement […]
Engineer
Engineer Type: noun Pronunciation: /en-jin-neer/ Related: Sound Engineer, Audio Engineer, Recording Engineer, Engineering Plural: Engineers What does Engineer mean? A recording engineer; an audio professional responsible for recording, mixing, and/or mastering audio. An engineer records, mixes, or masters audio, they usually work in a recording studio or live concert setting. Engineer synonyms: Mastering Engineer, Sound […]
Engineering
Engineering Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /en-jin-neer-ing/ Related: Audio Engineering, Sound Engineering, Recording Engineering, Engineer What does Engineering mean? To be recording, mixing, or mastering audio. Engineering is to be to be recording, mixing, or mastering audio. An engineer records, mixes, or masters audio, they usually work in a recording studio or live concert setting. Engineering […]
Ensemble
Ensemble Type: noun Pronunciation: /en-sam-bull/ Also known as: Musical ensemble, Music group, Musical group, Music ensemble Related: Duo, Duet What does Ensemble mean? A group of musicians. An ensemble is a group of musicians. Ensemble synonyms: Musical ensemble, Duo, Music group, Musical group, Music ensemble Example sentence: “She woke up to an ensemble on her […]
Entertainment Attorney
Entertainment Attorney Type: noun Pronunciation: /en-ter-tayn-ment-uh-tur-nee/ Also spelled or known as: Music Attorney Plural: Entertainment Attorneys Related: Lawyer, Attorney, Music Attorney What does Entertainment Attorney mean? A lawyer specializing in entertainment-related legal matters. Entertainment Attorneys assist with contracts, copyrights, trademarks, licensing, disputes, and negotiations. Entertainment Attorney synonyms: Music Attorney, Entertainment Lawyer, Industry Attorney Example sentence: […]
EP
EP Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /e-p/ Also spelled: E.P, E-P Similar to EP: LP What does EP mean? Extended Play; A music release that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than a typical album. EP synonyms: Extended Play, Project Example sentence: “We are getting ready to release a new EP.”
EPK
EPK Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ee-pee-kay/ or /e-p-k/ Also spelled or known as: Electronic Press Kit Plural: EPKs Related: Media Kit What does EPK mean? Electronic Press Kit; A digital promotional package used to market an artist, release, or project. An EPK commonly includes artist biographies, photos, music, videos, press coverage, achievements, contact information, and […]
EQ
EQ Type: noun, acronym, effect Pronunciation: /E-Q/ Also spelled or known as: E-Q, E.Q., E Q Related: Equalization, Equalizer What does EQ mean? Equalization. EQ stands for Equalization. An equalizer can be used to add or remove frequency of sounds, groups, and entire tracks. EQ allows you to adjust levels of certain frequencies in a […]
ERA
ERA Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ee-ar-ay/ Also spelled or known as: Entertainment Retailers Association Plural: ERAs Related: Music Retail What does ERA mean? Entertainment Retailers Association; A trade association representing entertainment retailers and digital services. ERA stands for Entertainment Retailers Association and represents businesses involved in music, video, games, and digital entertainment retail. ERA synonyms: […]
Erosion
Erosion Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /e-ro-sion/ What does Erosion mean? An audio effect in Ableton Live that adds distortion by modulating the signal with a sine wave or noise. Erosion is an audio effect in Ableton Live that adds distortion by modulating the signal with a sine wave or noise. Example sentence: “That record has […]
Event Promoter
Event Promoter Type: noun Pronunciation: /ih-vent-pruh-mo-ter/ Also spelled or known as: Concert Promoter Plural: Event Promoters Related: Promoter What does Event Promoter mean? A person or company responsible for organizing and marketing live events. Event Promoters coordinate venues, artist bookings, ticket sales, sponsorships, advertising, logistics, staffing, and audience development. Event Promoter synonyms: Concert Promoter, Show […]
Exclusive Licensee
Exclusive Licensee Type: noun Pronunciation: /ik-skloo-siv-lie-sen-see/ Also spelled or known as: Sole Licensee Plural: Exclusive Licensees Related: Exclusive License, Exclusive Rights What does Exclusive Licensee mean? A party granted exclusive rights to use licensed intellectual property. An Exclusive Licensee receives rights that prevent the owner from granting the same rights to others during the license […]
Exclusive Publishing Agreement
Exclusive Publishing Agreement Type: noun Pronunciation: /ex-clue-sive-pub-leesh-in-ag-ree-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Publishing Agreement, Agreement, Exclusive Publishing Contract, Publishing Contract, Contract What does Exclusive Publishing Agreement mean? A written agreement allowing a music publisher to publish some or all of a songwriter’s or composer’s work for a certain period of time. An Exclusive Publishing Agreement […]
Exclusive Rights
Exclusive Rights Type: noun Pronunciation: /ik-skloo-siv-ryts/ Also spelled or known as: Sole Rights Plural: Exclusive Rights Related: Copyright What does Exclusive Rights mean? Rights reserved solely for the owner or authorized party. Exclusive Rights allow the owner to control reproduction, distribution, licensing, adaptation, and other uses of a work. Copyright owners generally receive exclusive rights […]
Exclusive Songwriter Agreement
Exclusive Songwriter Agreement Type: noun Pronunciation: /ik-skloo-siv-sawng-ry-ter-uh-gree-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Exclusive Writer Agreement Plural: Exclusive Songwriter Agreements Related: Staff Writer Contract What does Exclusive Songwriter Agreement mean? A publishing agreement giving a publisher exclusive rights to a songwriter’s works during the term. An Exclusive Songwriter Agreement may require the writer to deliver songs […]
Exclusivity
Exclusivity Type: noun Pronunciation: /ek-skloo-siv-uh-tee/ Also spelled or known as: Exclusive Rights Plural: Exclusive Arrangements Related: Exclusive License, Exclusive What does Exclusivity mean? A contractual arrangement limiting certain activities to a single party. Exclusivity is a clause that prevents an artist or talent from working with other record labels, distributors, or partners during the contract […]
Executive Producer
Executive Producer Type: noun Pronunciation: /ex-ek-kew-tiv-pro-dew-ser/ Plural: Executive Producers Related: Producer What does Executive Producer mean? A person responsible for overseeing a music project’s business, financial, or creative direction. Executive Producers may secure funding, coordinate personnel, supervise production, and help guide a project from development to release. Executive Producer synonyms: EP, Project Producer, Supervising Producer […]
Expert Determination
Expert Determination Type: noun Pronunciation: /ek-spurt-dih-tur-muh-nay-shun/ Also spelled or known as: Independent Determination Plural: Expert Determinations Related: Dispute Resolution What does Expert Determination mean? A dispute resolution process where an independent expert makes a decision. Expert Determination is a method of resolving disputes by appointing a qualified expert to evaluate facts and render a decision. […]
Explicit
Explicit Type: adjective Pronunciation: /ex-pleee-set/ What does Explicit mean? Raw, dirty, and detailed. Example sentence: “The new music video you released was super explicit.”
Exploit
Exploit Type: verb Pronunciation: /x-ployt/ Also spelled or known as: Commercially Exploit Related: Exploits, Exploited, Exploiting What does Exploit mean? To commercially use or derive value from rights or assets. In intellectual property and music, Exploit refers to utilizing copyrights, recordings, trademarks, or other rights to generate revenue or business opportunities. Exploit synonyms: Monetize, Commercialize, Utilize […]
Exploitation
Exploitation Type: noun Pronunciation: /ek-sploy-tay-shun/ Also spelled or known as: Commercial Use Related: Exploit What does Exploitation mean? The commercial use of rights, works, or recordings. In music, exploitation may include selling, streaming, licensing, distributing, performing, or synchronizing songs and recordings. Exploitation synonyms: Commercial Use, Monetization, Rights Use Example sentence: “The agreement allowed worldwide exploitation […]
Extended Play
Extended Play Type: noun Pronunciation: /ex-ten-ded-play/ Also spelled or known as: EP Plural: Extended Plays Related: EP What does Extended Play mean? A music release that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than a typical album. EPs are commonly used to introduce artists, bridge releases, or showcase a focused collection of songs. Extended […]