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/ or /ee-dee-em/ Also spelled or known as: E-D-M, E.D.M., E D M, Electronic Dance Music Related: Dance Music, EDM Styles, EDM Sub-Genres What does EDM mean? Electronic Dance Music; A broad category of electronic music made for dancing, clubs, and festivals. EDM (electronic dance music) is the combined […]
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: […]
Elevator Music
Elevator Music Type: noun Pronunciation: /el-uh-vay-ter-mew-zik/ Also spelled or known as: Background Music Plural: Elevator Music Tracks Related: Background Music What does Elevator Music mean? Light background music played in an elevator, public, or commercial spaces. Elevator Music is often associated with instrumental, easy-listening, or ambient music used in hotels, stores, offices, and waiting areas. […]
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: /em-see/ Also spelled or known as: Master of Ceremonies, MC, M.C Plural: Emcees Related: Rapper What does Emcee mean? Master of Ceremonies or Mic Controller; A rapper, host, or performer who controls the microphone and engages the crowd. In Hip-Hop, an Emcee refers to a lyricist or rapper who performs rhymes […]
Emcees
Emcees Type: noun Pronunciation: /em-sees/ Also spelled or known as: Master of Ceremonies, MC, M.C Singular: Emcee Related: Rappers, MCs What does Emcees mean? Masters of Ceremonies or Mic Controllers; Multiple performers or rappers who control the microphone. Emcees may perform rap lyrics, host shows, battle, freestyle, or engage live audiences. Emcees synonyms: MCs, Rappers, […]
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, […]
Emoji
Emoji Type: noun Pronunciation: /ee-moh-jee/ Also spelled or known as: Digital Icon Plural: Emojis Related: Social Media What does Emoji mean? A small digital symbol used in messages and social media. Artists use emojis in captions, fan engagement, branding, song promotion, and visual communication. Emoji synonyms: Digital Icon, Symbol, Social Media Icon Example sentence: “My […]
Emulate
Emulate Type: verb Pronunciation: /em-yoo-layt/ Also spelled or known as: Imitate Related: Influence, Emulated, Emulating What does Emulate mean? To imitate or model something after another person, style, or sound. In music, artists may emulate flows, production styles, vocal tones, visuals, or business strategies. Emulate synonyms: Copy, Imitate, Model After, Copy Style, Bite Example sentence: […]
Encore
Encore Type: noun Pronunciation: /on-kor/ Also spelled or known as: Final Performance Plural: Encores Related: Live Show What does Encore mean? An additional performance after the main set is over. Artists often perform encores when audiences demand another song or when the show includes a planned final return. Encore synonyms: Final Performance, Bonus Song, Extra […]
Endorse
Endorse Type: verb Pronunciation: /en-dors/ Also spelled or known as: Support Publicly Related: Endorsement, Endorsed, Endorsing What does Endorse mean? To publicly support, approve, or promote something. Artists may endorse brands, products, campaigns, causes, artists, or political messages. Endorse synonyms: Support Publicly, Promote, Approve Example sentence: “The singer agreed to endorse the headphone brand.”
Endorsement
Endorsement Type: noun Pronunciation: /en-dors-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Brand Endorsement Plural: Endorsements Related: Sponsorship, Endorsing What does Endorsement mean? A public statement or action of support. Endorsements often involve compensation, product usage, advertising campaigns, appearances, or social media promotion. Endorsement synonyms: Brand Endorsement, Celebrity Endorsement, Product Endorsement Example sentence: “The artist secured an […]
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 […]
Ent.
Ent. Type: noun, abbreviation Pronunciation: /ent/ Also spelled or known as: Entertainment, Ent Plural: Ent. Companies Related: Show Business What does Ent. mean? Entertainment; Ent. is short for Entertainment. In music business names and contracts, Ent often appears as shorthand for entertainment companies or divisions. Ent. synonyms: Entertainment, Entertainment Company, Show Business Example sentence: “The […]
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: […]
Entertainment Event
Entertainment Event Type: noun Pronunciation: /en-ter-tayn-ment-e-vent/ Also spelled or known as: Live Entertainment Event Plural: Entertainment Events Related: Music Event What does Entertainment Event mean? An organized event involving music, performance, media, or culture. Entertainment Events may include concerts, award shows, festivals, premieres, expos, and live shows. Entertainment Event synonyms: Live Entertainment Event, Public Event, […]
Entourage
Entourage Type: noun Pronunciation: /on-too-rahzh/ Also spelled or known as: Crew Plural: Entourages Related: Artist Team, Posse, Crew What does Entourage mean? A group of people who travel with or support an artist. An entourage may include managers, friends, security, stylists, assistants, DJs, and crew members. Entourage synonyms: Crew, Posse, Inner Circle, Artist Team Example […]
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 Related: Mixing What does EQ mean? Equalization; Audio processing used to adjust frequencies. EQ stands for Equalization. An equalizer can be used to add or remove frequency of sounds, groups, and entire tracks. EQ allows you […]
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
Event Type: noun Pronunciation: /ee-vent/ Also spelled or known as: Music Event Plural: Events Related: Live Show, Live Event What does Event mean? An organized occasion that people can attend. Events may include concerts, festivals, showcases, listening parties, conferences, award shows, and industry gatherings. Event synonyms: Music Event, Entertainment Event, Live Event, Concert, Listening Party, […]
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
Exclusive Type: adjective, noun Pronunciation: /ik-skloo-siv/ Also spelled or known as: Exclusive Release Plural: Exclusives Related: Exclusivity, Exclusive Agreement What does Exclusive mean? Limited to one party, platform, partner, or audience. In music, Exclusive may describe releases, rights, licenses, content, merchandise, or performances available only through a specific channel. Exclusive synonyms: Exclusive Release, Limited Access, […]
Exclusive Agreement
Exclusive Agreement Type: noun Pronunciation: /ik-skloo-siv-uh-gree-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Exclusive Contract Plural: Exclusive Agreements Related: Exclusivity What does Exclusive Agreement mean? A contract giving certain rights or services to only one party. In music, exclusive agreements may involve recording, publishing, management, licensing, distribution, or performance rights. Exclusive Agreement synonyms: Exclusive Contract, Sole Agreement, […]
Exclusive Contract
Exclusive Contract Type: noun Pronunciation: /ik-skloo-siv-kon-trakt/ Also spelled or known as: Exclusive Agreement Plural: Exclusive Contracts Related: Exclusivity What does Exclusive Contract mean? A contract giving certain rights or services to only one party. In music, exclusive agreements may involve recording, publishing, management, licensing, distribution, or performance rights. Exclusive Contract synonyms: Exclusive Agreement, Sole Agreement, […]
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 Release
Exclusive Release Type: noun Pronunciation: /ex-klu-siv-ri-lees/ Also spelled or known as: Platform Exclusive Plural: Exclusive Releases Related: Windowing What does Exclusive Release mean? A release made available only through a specific platform, retailer, partner, or audience for a period of time. An Exclusive Release can help create demand, reward a fan base, support a partnership, […]
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 […]
Exhibition
Exhibition Type: noun Pronunciation: /ek-suh-bish-un/ Also spelled or known as: Expo, Showcase Plural: Exhibitions Related: Expo What does Exhibition mean? A public display or industry event presenting products, art, music, or culture. Music exhibitions may feature instruments, records, memorabilia, technology, merch, archives, or industry vendors. Exhibition synonyms: Expo, Showcase, Display Example sentence: “The museum opened […]
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-plee-sit/ Also spelled or known as: Explicit Version Plural: Explicit Versions Related: Clean What does Explicit mean? Containing raw, dirty, and strong language or mature content. Explicit music may include profanity, sexual content, violence, drug references, or other mature themes. Explicit synonyms: Explicit Version, Uncensored, Mature Version Example sentence: “The distributor […]
Explicit Version
Explicit Version Type: noun Pronunciation: /ex-plee-sit-ver-shun/ Also spelled or known as: Explicit Plural: Explicit Versions Related: Clean Version What does Explicit Version mean? The version containing raw, dirty, and strong language or mature content. Explicit music may include profanity, sexual content, violence, drug references, or other mature themes. Explicit Version synonyms: Explicit, Uncensored, Mature Version […]
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 […]
Expo
Expo Type: noun Pronunciation: /ek-spoh/ Also spelled or known as: Trade Expo Plural: Expos Related: Convention What does Expo mean? An exhibition event where companies display products, services, or innovations. Music Expos may feature instruments, gear, software, labels, publishers, merch vendors, and music technology. Expo synonyms: Trade Expo, Exhibition, Industry Expo Example sentence: “The audio […]
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 […]