F (Note)
F (Note) Type: noun, musical note Pronunciation: /f-note/ Also spelled or known as: F, F-note, F note What does F (Note) mean? A musical note. More musical notes: A (Note), B (Note), D (Note), E (Note), C (Note) Example sentence: “I sang the song in a F note.”
FabFilter
FabFilter Type: noun Pronunciation: /fab-fil-ter/ What does FabFilter mean? A software company that makes both mixing and creative plugins like Pro-R, Pro-Q, Pro-L, Saturn & more. FabFilter is a software company that makes both mixing and creative plugins like Pro-R, Pro-Q, Pro-L, Saturn & more. Example sentence: “FabFilter created the Pro-Q plugin.”
Fade
Fade Type: noun Pronunciation: /fade/ Related: Fade out What does Fade mean? The increase or decrease of volume over time. Fade is usually used to bring sound or a song to a smooth silence or to open up a sound or song. A fade is usually applied to the beginning or the ending of a […]
Fader
Fader Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /fade-err/ Related: Fade What does Fader mean? A part of the channel used to control volume. Faders are always a straight line compared to knobs/pots, which are always circular. Example sentence: “I’m going to turn the fader down a bit.”
FAI
FAI Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /eff-ay-eye/ or /f-a-i/ Also spelled or known as: Folk Alliance International Related: Folk Alliance International, Folk Music, FAI Members What does FAI mean? Folk Alliance International; An international organization supporting folk music and its community. FAI hosts conferences, showcases, educational programs, and networking opportunities for folk musicians and industry professionals. […]
Fair Dealing
Fair Dealing Type: noun Pronunciation: /fair-dee-ling/ Also spelled or known as: Copyright Exception Related: Fair Use What does Fair Dealing mean? A legal exception allowing limited use of copyrighted material under specific circumstances. Fair Dealing exists in many countries and permits certain uses such as research, criticism, review, news reporting, parody, and education. Fair Dealing […]
Fair Use
Fair Use Type: noun Pronunciation: /fair-yoos/ Also spelled or known as: Fair Dealing (in some countries) Plural: Fair Uses Related: Copyright Exception What does Fair Use mean? A legal doctrine allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission. Fair Use is a legal principle that permits limited use of copyrighted works without authorization under certain […]
Far Field (Far Field Monitors)
Far Field (Far Field Monitors) Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /far-feeld/ Also spelled or known as: Farfield, Far-Field, Far Field Monitors Similar to Far Field: Near Field, Mid Field What does Far Field mean? A type of studio monitors designed to be farther away from the listener’s ear. Far Field is a type of studio monitors […]
FARM
FARM Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /f-a-r-m/ or /farhm/ Also spelled or known as: Folk Alliance Region Midwest Related: Folk, Folk Music, FARM Members, NERFA, SERFA What does FARM mean? Folk Alliance Region Midwest; A regional organization supporting folk musicians and music professionals in the Midwest. FARM provides showcases, networking opportunities, conferences, and educational resources. FARM […]
Feat.
Feat. Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /feet/ Also spelled: Ft., Feature Related: Featured Artist, Feature, Featuring What does Feat. mean? Featuring or a feature; a guest appearance on a record. Feat. synonyms: Featured Artist, Feature, Featuring Example sentence: “Let’s email his manager to get the feat..”
Featured Artist
Featured Artist Type: noun Pronunciation: /fee-cherd-ar-tist/ Also spelled or known as: Feat., Feature, Featuring Artist, Guest Artist Plural: Featured Artists Related: Fature, Featured, Collab, Collabs, Collaboration What does Featured Artist mean? An artist who appears on another artist’s song or release. A Featured Artist is a performer credited for contributing vocals, verses, instrumentation, or creative […]
Featured Performer
Featured Performer Type: noun Pronunciation: /fee-cherd-per-for-mer/ Also spelled or known as: Guest Performer Plural: Featured Performers Related: Featured Artist What does Featured Performer mean? A performer highlighted alongside the primary performer or production. A Featured Performer contributes vocals, instrumentation, acting, or performance elements while receiving specific recognition. Featured performers often receive separate credits and compensation. […]
Feedback
Feedback Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /feed-back/ What does Feedback mean? An effect that feeds the output signal back into the input signal. Feedback is an effect that feeds the output signal back into the input signal, similar to a delay or distortion, to enhance the effect. The more feedback a delay has, the longer the […]
Festival License
Festival License Type: noun Pronunciation: /fes-tuh-vuhl-lie-sens/ Also spelled or known as: Event Music License Plural: Festival Licenses Related: Festival, Public Performance License What does Festival License mean? A license that allows music to be performed or played at a festival. Festival Licenses may cover live performances, DJ sets, recorded music, public performance rights, and sometimes […]
Fiddle
Fiddle Type: noun, instrument, equipment Pronunciation: /fid-ull/ Related: Violinist, Violin What does Fiddle mean? A violin; A four-stringed instrument played with a bow. A fiddle is another word for a violin. A fiddle (violin) is a four-stringed instrument played with a bow. A fiddle has a shallow body and is played with a bow by […]
Fidelity
Fidelity Type: noun Pronunciation: /fid-ell-lee-tee/ What does Fidelity mean? The quality of the audio. Fidelity refers to the quality of the audio. High fidelity (also known as Hi-Fi) means high quality, and low fidelity (also known as Lo-Fi) means low quality, in terms of bitrate/sample rate. Fidelity synonyms: Hi-Fidelity, Hi-Fi, Lo-Fi Example sentence: “What is […]
File Sharing
File Sharing Type: noun Pronunciation: /file-share-ing/ Also spelled or known as: Filesharing, File-Sharing Related: P2P, File What does File Sharing mean? The sharing of digital files between users or systems. In music, file sharing may be legal when authorized or infringing when songs, albums, or recordings are shared without permission. File Sharing synonyms: Filesharing, Digital […]
Filter
Filter Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /fil-ter/ Plural: Filters What does Filter mean? An effect that only allows a particular band of frequencies to pass through. Filter is an effect that only allows a particular band of frequencies to pass through. Different filter types include low-pass filter, high-pass filter, band-pass filters and band-reject filters. Different types […]
Final Mix
Final Mix Type: noun Pronunciation: /fie-nuhl-miks/ Also spelled or known as: Finished Mix Plural: Final Mixes Related: Mixing What does Final Mix mean? The completed version of a recording after all mixing decisions are finalized before mastering. A Final Mix is the approved version of a recording that balances vocals, instruments, effects, and dynamics before […]
Fixation
Fixation Type: noun Pronunciation: /fik-say-shun/ Also spelled or known as: Recording Plural: Fixations Related: Fixed What does Fixation mean? The act of writing or recording a musical work in a tangible or permanent form. The act of writing or recording a musical work or performance in a tangible form, IE; sound recording, sheet music, etc. In […]
Fixed
Fixed Type: adjective Pronunciation: /fikst/ Also spelled or known as: Recorded Related: Fixation, Fixed in a Tangible Medium of Expression What does Fixed mean? Captured in a tangible form capable of being reproduced or perceived. A work is considered Fixed when it has been written, recorded, filmed, saved, or otherwise preserved. Fixation is an important […]
Fixed in a Tangible Medium of Expression
Fixed in a Tangible Medium of Expression Type: phrase Pronunciation: /fikst-in-uh-tan-juh-bul-mee-dee-um-of-ik-spresh-un/ Also spelled or known as: Fixed in Tangible Form Related: Fixation What does Fixed in a Tangible Medium of Expression mean? Captured in a form that can be perceived, reproduced, or communicated. In music, a song may be fixed when it is written down, […]
FL Studio
FL Studio Type: noun, DAW Pronunciation: /f-l-stu-dio/ Also spelled or known as: FL-Studio, FL, FLStudio Related: FL What does FL Studio mean? A popular DAW created by Image-Line. FL Studio is popular especially among music producers. Creator: Image-Line Other DAWS: Logic Pro, Ableton Live (Ableton), GarageBand, Bitwig Studio, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo, Reaper, Audacity Example sentence: […]
FLAC
FLAC Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /f-l-a-c/ Also spelled or known as: F-L-A-C, F.L.A.C., F L A C Related: AIFF, Wav, MP3 What does FLAC mean? Free lossless audio codec. FLAC stands for Free lossless audio codec. FLAC files are compressed to nearly half the size of WAV files, with the same sample rate. FLAC maintains […]
Flat Fee
Flat Fee Type: noun Pronunciation: /flat fee/ Also spelled or known as: Fixed Fee Plural: Flat Fees Related: Lump-Sum, Flat Rate What does Flat Fee mean? A predetermined payment that does not vary based on performance or usage. A Flat Fee is a one-time payment for services, licensing, performances, or creative work. Unlike royalty arrangements, […]
Flip
Flip Type: noun Pronunciation: /flip/ What does Flip mean? A remix or re-done version of a song. Flip is a remix or re-done version of a song. Flip synonyms: Bootleg, Remix, Rework Example sentence: “I just bounced a flip of it.”
Flutist
Flutist Type: noun Pronunciation: /flu-tist/ Related: Flute What does Flutist mean? Someone who plays the flute; a flute player. A flutist is someone who plays the flute. A flute player is known as a flutist. Example sentence: “I hired a flutist for the dinner tonight.”
FOH
FOH Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /f-o-h/ Also spelled or known as: Front-of-House Related: Front of House What does FOH mean? Front of House; An area in a live venue audio setting where live audio for the show is controlled and mixed. FOH (also known as and stands for “Front of House“) is an area in […]
Folk Alliance International
Folk Alliance International Type: noun, organization Pronunciation: /folk-ah-ly-ence-in-ter-nah-shun-ull/ Also spelled or known as: FAI Related: FAI, Folk Music, FAI Members, The Folk Alliance What does Folk Alliance International mean? An international organization supporting folk music and its community. FAI hosts conferences, showcases, educational programs, and networking opportunities for folk musicians and industry professionals. Folk Alliance […]
Foreign Publisher
Foreign Publisher Type: noun Pronunciation: /for-reen-pub-lish-er/ Plural: Foreign Publishers Related: Music Publishing, Publishing What does Foreign Publisher mean? A publisher that represents and manages music rights in a specific foreign territory. A Foreign Publisher helps collect royalties, issue licenses, and administer compositions outside the original publisher’s home territory. Foreign Publisher synonyms: Sub-Publisher, Territory Publisher, Local […]
Form
Form Type: noun Pronunciation: /form/ What does Form mean? The pattern of a piece of music. The form is the pattern of a piece of music. Form synonyms: Structure, Arrangement Example sentence: “I like the form of that record.”
Format
Format Type: noun Pronunciation: /for-mat/ Also spelled or known as: Media Format Plural: Formats Related: Physical Format, Digital Format What does Format mean? The type, method, or structure in which music is stored, delivered, or released. Music formats include vinyl, cassette, CD, MP3, WAV, FLAC, Ogg, downloads, streams, and sheet music. Format synonyms: Media Format, […]
Formats
Formats Type: noun Pronunciation: /for-mats/ Also spelled or known as: Media Formats Singular: Format Related: Digital Formats What does Formats mean? Different types, methods, or structures used to present, store, or distribute content. Formats may refer to physical products such as vinyl and CDs or digital files such as MP3, WAV, and FLAC. Formats influence […]
Front of House
Front of House Type: noun Pronunciation: /front-of-house/ Also spelled or known as: Front-of-House Related: FOH What does Front of House mean? An area in a live venue audio setting where live audio for the show is controlled and mixed. Front of House (also known as FOH) is an area in a live venue audio setting […]
FX
FX Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /f-x/ Also spelled or known as: F-X, F.X., F X Related: SFX What does FX mean? Short for Effects. FX stands for Effects. Processes or devices used to alter a sound. Popular effects include delay, reverb, chorus, distortion, phaser, and flanger. Example sentence: “Can you add some FX to that […]