J-Card
J-Card Type: noun Pronunciation: /jay-card/ Also spelled or known as: Cassette Insert Plural: J-Cards Related: Cassette Tapes What does J-Card mean? The folded paper insert used in cassette tape packaging. J-Cards commonly display cover art, tracklists, credits, lyrics, barcodes, and label information. J-Card synonyms: Cassette Insert, Cassette Artwork, Tape Insert Example sentence: “The designer created […]
J-Pop
J-Pop Type: noun, genre Pronunciation: /j-pop/ Also spelled: J Pop, JPop What does J-Pop mean? Japanese Pop Music. J-Pop is Japanese Pop Music, a genre of pop music from Japan characterized by influences such as EDM, R&B, Jazz, & traditional Korean music. More Genres: Rap, Hip-Hop, Pop, RnB/R&B, EDM, House, Jazz, Rock, Country, Alternative, K-Pop, Bass, Dance, Chill, Ambient, Dubstep, Trap, Bass House, Drum […]
Jack
Jack Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /jak/ Related: Mini-jack What does Jack mean? A standard connector for studio monitors, audio interfaces and more. A jack (also called or known as a “1/4” cable) is a connector. A jack is a standard connector for studio monitors, audio interfaces and more. They usually come in 6mm, 3.5mm mini […]
Jackin’ House
Jackin’ House Type: noun, genre Pronunciation: /jack-in-house/ Also spelled or known as: Jackin-House, Jacking House What does Jackin’ House mean? A subgenre of house music similar to tech house. Jackin’ House is a subgenre of house music similar to tech house but with an old-school influence. More Genres: Rap, Hip-Hop, Pop, EDM, Country, Chill, House, Jazz, Rock, Alternative, Ambient, J-Pop, […]
JASRAC
JASRAC Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /jaz-rak/ or /j-a-s-r-a-c/ Also spelled or known as: Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers Related: Performing Rights Society, JASRAC Registrations What does JASRAC mean? Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers; Japan’s major music copyright management organization. JASRAC licenses music use and distributes royalties […]
Jewel Case
Jewel Case Type: noun Pronunciation: /joo-uhl-case/ Also spelled or known as: CD Case Plural: Jewel Cases Related: CD, Compact Discs, CDs, Slim Case, CD Wallet, Spindle What does Jewel Case mean? A hard plastic case used for CDs. Jewel cases usually hold a disc, booklet, tray card, and printed artwork. Jewel Case synonyms: CD Case, […]
Jiff
Jiff Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /jif/ Also spelled or known as: Jiffy Plural: Jiffs Related: Jiffy What does Jiff mean? A very short amount of time. In music sessions, Jiff may describe quick turnaround or fast action. Jiff synonyms: Jiffy, Moment, Quick Second Example sentence: “The producer fixed the edit in a jiff.”
Jiffy
Jiffy Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /jif-ee/ Also spelled or known as: Short Moment Plural: Jiffies Related: Timing What does Jiffy mean? A very short amount of time. In music work, Jiffy may be used casually when a file, mix, response, or setup will be ready quickly. Jiffy synonyms: Short Moment, Quick Moment, Brief Time Example […]
Jingle
Jingle Type: noun Pronunciation: /jin-guhl/ Also spelled or known as: Advertising Jingle Plural: Jingles Related: Commercial What does Jingle mean? A short musical composition used in advertising or branding. A Jingle is a memorable song or musical phrase created to promote a product, service, company, campaign, or brand. Jingles are designed to increase recognition and […]
Jitter
Jitter Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /jit-err/ What does Jitter mean? The modulation effect that creates randomness to the modulated parameter. Jitter is the modulation effect that creates randomness to the modulated parameter. For example, an LFO might have a jitter control that allows it to drift off its current value to add more of a […]
Joint Recording
Joint Recording Type: noun Pronunciation: /joint-ri-kord-ing/ Also spelled or known as: Collaborative Recording Plural: Joint Recordings Related: Recording, Joint Work, Collab, Collaboration, Sound Recording What does Joint Recording mean? A recording created and owned by multiple parties. Joint Recordings may involve shared ownership between artists, labels, producers, or other contributors. Joint Recording synonyms: Collaborative Recording, […]
Joint Work
Joint Work Type: noun Pronunciation: /joint-werk/ Also spelled or known as: Co-Written Work Plural: Joint Works Related: Co-Writer, Collab, Collaboration What does Joint Work mean? A work created by two or more authors intending their contributions to be combined. In music, a Joint Work may be a song written by multiple songwriters who share ownership […]
JOL
JOL Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /jay-oh-el/ Also spelled or known as: Joint Ownership Letter, Joint Online License Plural: JOLs Related: Joint Recording What does JOL mean? 1. Joint Ownership Letter; A document that may confirm joint ownership or rights participation. 2. Joint Online License; a combined license from MCPS and PRS to cover the performance […]
JPEG
JPEG Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /jay-peg/ Also spelled or known as: JPG Plural: JPEGs Related: Cover Art What does JPEG mean? Joint Photographic Experts Group; A common compressed image file format. In music, JPEGs are used for cover art, press photos, social posts, EPKs, and promotional images. JPEG synonyms: JPG, Image File, Compressed Image Example […]
JPG
JPG Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /j-p-g/ Also spelled or known as: JPEG Plural: JPGs Related: Cover Art What does JPG mean? Joint Photographic Experts Group; A common compressed image file format. In music, JPGs are used for cover art, press photos, social posts, EPKs, and promotional images. JPG synonyms: JPEG, Image File, Compressed Image Example […]
Jukebox
Jukebox Type: noun Pronunciation: /jook-boks/ Also spelled or known as: Music Player Machine Plural: Jukeboxes Related: Public Performance What does Jukebox mean? A coin-operated machine that plays selected songs after payment. Jukeboxes are commonly used in bars, diners, venues, and public spaces and may require music licensing. Jukebox synonyms: Music Player Machine, Coin-Operated Player, Public […]