Gain
Gain Type: noun Pronunciation: /gayn/ What does Gain mean? 1. An increase or decrease in the amplitude of a signal. 2. Initial sound level of a sound before it goes through an amplifier. Gain is generally a synonym for volume, though it’s often used as another word for distortion. Gain can also mean the initial […]
GarageBand
GarageBand Type: noun, DAW Pronunciation: /gah-raj-band/ Also spelled or known as: Garage-Band, Garage Band What does GarageBand mean? A popular DAW created by Apple. Other DAWS: Logic Pro, Ableton Live (Ableton), FL Studio, Bitwig Studio, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo, Reaper, Audacity Example sentence: “My first beat was made on GarageBand.”
Gate
Gate Type: noun, processor Pronunciation: /gait/ Also spelled or known as: Noise Gate, Noise-Gate Related: Noise Gate What does Gate mean? An audio processor that cuts off the volume of an audio once it passes below a certain volume threshold. Gate (also known as “Noise Gate”) is an audio processor that cuts off the volume […]
Gatekeeper
Gatekeeper Type: noun Pronunciation: /gayt-kee-per/ Also spelled or known as: Industry Gatekeeper Plural: Gatekeepers Related: Music Industry What does Gatekeeper mean? A person or organization that controls access to opportunities. Music gatekeepers may include playlist editors, radio programmers, labels, agents, promoters, journalists, and supervisors. Gatekeeper synonyms: Industry Gatekeeper, Access Controller, Decision Maker Example sentence: “The […]
Gating
Gating Type: noun Pronunciation: /gate-in/ Also known or spelled: Gatin’ Related: Gate What does Gating mean? A technique to cut out unwanted signals that fall below a specific threshold. Gating is a technique to cut out unwanted signals that fall below a specific threshold. Example sentence: “They used gating on that audio.”
Genre
Genre Type: noun Pronunciation: /jawn-ruh/ Also spelled or known as: Music Genre Plural: Genres Related: Style What does Genre mean? A category used to classify music by style or characteristics. Examples include Hip-Hop/Rap, Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Electronic music (EDM), etc. Genre synonyms: Music Genre, Style, Category Example sentence: “Hip-Hop is his favorite genre.”
Ghostwrite
Ghostwrite Type: verb, noun, slang Pronunciation: /gohst-ryte/ Also spelled or known as: Ghost write, Ghostwriting, Uncredited Writing, Anonymous Writing Plural: Ghostwrites Related: Ghostwriting, Ghostwriter, Ghostwrote, Songwriter What does Ghostwrite mean? To create written or lyrical content for someone else without public credit. Ghostwrite refers to writing lyrics, songs, books, speeches, or other creative material that […]
Gold
Gold (certification) Type: noun Pronunciation: /goold/ Also known as: Gold selling, Gold status, Gold single, Gold album, Certified Gold, Went Gold What does Gold mean? 500 thousand (500,000) copies of a song or an album sold. Other music certifications: Diamond, Platinum, No. 1 Example sentence: “The single went gold in 2 weeks.”
Grand Rights
Grand Rights Type: noun Pronunciation: /grand rights/ Also spelled or known as: Dramatic Rights Plural: Grand Rights Related: Performance Rights What does Grand Rights mean? Rights required for dramatic performances of musical works. Grand Rights are licenses needed when music is used in a dramatic setting such as musicals, operas, theater productions, ballets, or narrative […]
Grand Rights Royalties
Grand Rights Royalties Type: noun Pronunciation: /grand-rights-roy-al-teez/ Also spelled or known as: Dramatic Performance Royalties Plural: Grand Rights Royalties Related: Grand Rights What does Grand Rights Royalties mean? Royalties earned from dramatic performances of musical works. Grand Rights Royalties are payments generated from musicals, operas, theatrical productions, and other dramatic uses of music. Grand Rights […]
Green Room
Green Room Type: noun Pronunciation: /green-room/ Also spelled or known as: Artist Lounge Plural: Green Rooms Related: Live Show What does Green Room mean? A private backstage area reserved for performers and guests. Green Rooms are commonly used before, during, and after concerts, festivals, broadcasts, and events. Green Room synonyms: Artist Lounge, Backstage Lounge, Performer […]
GRID
GRID Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /grid/ or /g-r-i-d/ Also spelled or known as: Global Repertoire Database Identifier Plural: GRIDs Related: Industry Identifiers What does GRID mean? Global Repertoire Database Identifier; A unique identifier used to identify music-related entities and rights information. GRID identifiers help organize and connect music metadata, ownership information, licensing records, and royalty […]
Groove
Groove Type: noun Pronunciation: /groov/ Also spelled or known as: Rhythmic Feel Plural: Grooves Related: Rhythm, Groovy What does Groove mean? The rhythmic feel or pulse that drives a musical work. Groove is often associated with timing, feel, rhythm section performance, and listener engagement. Groove synonyms: Rhythmic Feel, Musical Feel, Pocket Example sentence: “The drummer […]
Gross Revenue
Gross Revenue Type: noun Pronunciation: /grohs-rev-uh-noo/ Also spelled or known as: Gross Income Related: Net Revenue, Gross Profit, Net Profit What does Gross Revenue mean? Total income before deductions or expenses. In music, gross revenue may include ticket sales, merchandise sales, streaming income, licensing fees, sponsorships, and royalties. Gross Revenue synonyms: Gross Income, Total Revenue, […]