FOH
FOH Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /eff-oh-aitch/ or /f-o-h/ Also spelled or known as: Front-of-House, Front of House Related: Live, Front of House, Live Sound What does FOH mean? Front of House; 1. An area in a live venue audio setting where live audio for the show is controlled and mixed. 2. The audio engineer who […]
Foley
Foley Type: noun Pronunciation: /foh-lee/ Also spelled or known as: Foley Sound Plural: Foley Effects Related: Sound Design What does Foley mean? The creation and recording or “performing” of everyday sound effects synchronized to visual media. Foley is widely used in film, television, video games, and audiovisual productions featuring music. Foley synonyms: Foley Sound, Foley […]
Folio
Folio Type: noun Pronunciation: /foh-lee-oh/ Also spelled or known as: Music Folio Plural: Folios Related: Matching Folio, Lead Sheet, Print Music What does Folio mean? A collection of printed musical works, such as sheet music, arrangements, lyrics, or instructional materials. Music publishers produce folios for artists, albums, films, television productions, educational programs, and composers. A […]
Folios
Folios Type: noun Pronunciation: /foh-lee-ohz/ Also spelled or known as: Music Folios Singular: Folio Related: Folio, Print Deal What does Folios mean? Collections of printed musical works, such as sheet music, arrangements, lyrics, or instructional materials. Folios may contain songs from a single artist, multiple composers, a soundtrack, a musical production, or educational curriculum. They […]
Folk
Folk Type: noun Pronunciation: /fohk/ Also spelled or known as: Folk Music Related: Bluegrass, Folk Styles What does Folk mean? A genre of music traditionally associated with storytelling and cultural traditions. Folk music often emphasizes lyrics, acoustic instruments, and community-based musical traditions. Folk synonyms: Folk Music, Traditional Folk, Roots Music Example sentence: “The songwriter built […]
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 […]
Folk Music
Folk Music Type: noun, genre Pronunciation: /fohk-mew-zik/ Also spelled or known as: Folk Related: Expression of Folklore, Folklore, Bluegrass, Folk Styles, What does Folk Music mean? A genre of music traditionally associated with storytelling and cultural traditions. Folk music often emphasizes lyrics, acoustic instruments, and community-based musical traditions. Folk Music synonyms: Folk Music, Traditional Folk, […]
Folklore
Folklore Type: noun, genre Pronunciation: /fohl-klor/ Also spelled or known as: Folk Heritage Plural: Folklore Traditions Related: Expression of Folklore, Folk, Folk Music What does Folklore mean? Traditional customs, stories, music, and cultural expressions shared and handed down between generations. Folklore encompasses oral traditions, songs, dances, legends, crafts, and practices passed between generations. Folklore often […]
Followers
Followers Type: noun Pronunciation: /fol-oh-wers/ Also spelled or known as: Social Followers, Social Media Followers Singular: Follower Related: Social Media What does Followers mean? Users who follow an artist, brand, or account to receive their updates. Followers receive content through social media platforms and often represent an artist’s online audience. Followers synonyms: Social Media Followers, […]
Force Majeure
Force Majeure Type: noun Pronunciation: /fors-mah-zhur/ Also spelled or known as: Force Majeure Clause Plural: Force Majeure Events Related: Contract, Black Swan What does Force Majeure mean? An unforeseeable event also occasionally referred to as an “act of God” that prevents contractual obligations from being fulfilled. In music agreements, force majeure may include natural disasters, […]
Force Majeure Clause
Force Majeure Clause Type: noun Pronunciation: /fors-mah-jur-klawz/ Also spelled or known as: Force Majeure Provision Related: Contract, Force Majeure What does Force Majeure Clause mean? A contract provision covering unforeseeable events also occasionally referred to as an “act of God” beyond the control of the parties. These events may include natural disasters, wars, pandemics, and […]
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 […]
Four Figures
Four Figures Type: noun Pronunciation: /for-fig-yerz/ Also spelled or known as: Thousands, 4 Figures Related: Income, 4 Figures What does Four Figures mean? A number from 1,000 to 9,999. In music, Four Figures may refer to performance fees, advances, royalties, sales, or campaign budgets. Four Figures synonyms: Thousands, Four-Digit Amount, Low Thousands Example sentence: “The […]
Fourth Quarter
Fourth Quarter Type: noun Pronunciation: /forth-kor-ter/ Also spelled or known as: Q4, 4th Quarter Related: Financial Quarter, Q1, First Quarter, Q3, Third Quarter, Q4, Second Quarter What does Fourth Quarter mean? The fourth/last 3 months of a calendar year; October, November, & December. In music business planning, Fourth Quarter aka Q4, may include release schedules, […]