Lab
Lab Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /lahb/ Also spelled: The Lab What does Lab mean? Studio. Lab synonyms: The Lab, Stu, The Stu, Yo, The Yo Example sentence: “I enjoyed the session, we should get back in the lab tomorrow.”
Largo
Largo Type: adverb Pronunciation: /larg-oh/ Opposite: Presto What does Largo mean? Slow Tempo or Slowly; to play or be playing music or an instrument very slowly or at a slow tempo. Largo is to play or be playing music or an instrument very slowly or at a slow tempo. Example sentence: “Largo means with a […]
Latency
Latency Type: noun Pronunciation: /late-en-see/ What does Latency mean? An audio delay between input and output of a signal. Latency is a delay between input from a sound source and output in headphones. Example sentence: “We designed the set up to have as little latency as possible.”
Lazer
Lazer Type: noun Pronunciation: /laze-err/ What does Lazer mean? A sound made by a synth using fast-moving pitch envelopes to create a ‘pew pew’ effect. Lazer is a sound made by a synth using fast-moving pitch envelopes to create a ‘pew pew’ effect. Example sentence: “Do you have a lazer on it?”
Lead
Lead Type: noun Pronunciation: /leed/ What does Lead mean? A synth or sound used to carry the main melody in a track. The lead is a synth or sound used to carry the main melody in a track. Example sentence: “I’m looking for a new lead for the beat.”
Legato
Legato Type: adverb Pronunciation: /leg-ah-toe/ What does Legato mean? To play notes smoothly, without stopping in between notes. Legato is to play notes smoothly, without stopping in between notes. Example sentence: “She played the instrumental legato.”
Level
Level Type: noun Pronunciation: /lev-ull/ What does Level mean? The measurement of the loudness of a sound in decibels (dB). Level is the measurement of the loudness of a sound in decibels (dB). A sound can have different types of levels to it including peak level (actual loudness), RMS (average loudness) and perceived loudness. Example […]
LFO
LFO Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /L-F-O/ Also spelled or known as: L.F.O. What does LFO mean? Low-Frequency Oscillator. LFO stands for Low-Frequency Oscillator, an LFO is an oscillator typically below the range of human hearing, used as a modulation source to add vibrato, tremolo and other effects to sounds. LFO’s are mostly on synths.
Library
Library Type: noun Pronunciation: /lieb-rare-ree/ What does Library mean? 1. A feature on DAWs with all of the stock sounds and processors. A collection of stock sounds and processors. 2. A collection of music. A library is a feature on DAWs with all of the stock sounds and processors. A library can also collection of […]
License
License Type: noun Pronunciation: /lie-sens/ Related: Licensor, Licensee, Blanket License What does License mean? 1. A legal permit. 2. To authorize a legal permit. A license is a legal permit or to authorize by legal permit. A license grants permission for one person or company to use or perform someone else’s song or instrumental track. […]
Licensee
Licensee Type: noun Pronunciation: /lie-sen-see/ Related: License, Licensor What does Licensee mean? The person or entity to whom the work is licensed. ‘ A licensee is the person or entity to whom the work is licensed. The person or entity who wants the license, such as a TV show or feature film that licenses a […]
Licensor
Licensor Type: noun Pronunciation: /lie-sen-sor/ Related: License, Licensee What does Licensor mean? The owner of the licensed work. Licensor is the owner of the licensed work. The songwriter or composer who created the song or track is usually the licensor. A publisher or entity who has acquired the rights to the song or composition can […]
Limiter
Limiter Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /lim-it-err/ What does Limiter mean? An effect that acts as a compressor at a ratio of ∞:1, no audio can pass the threshold. Limiter is an audio effect that compresses at a ratio of ∞:1, no audio can pass the threshold. The threshold is typically set to 0dB allowing no […]
Line
Line Type: noun Pronunciation: /line/ What does Line mean? 1. Any physical channel that audio can pass through. 2. A line/sentence of lyric. Line is any physical channel that audio can pass through. For example, A line might refer to a microphone being used for recording. A line can also be used to refer to […]
LinnDrum
LinnDrum Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /lin-drum/ Also spelled or known as: LM-2 What does LinnDrum mean? A vintage drum machine from/in the 80s. LinnDrum (also called and known as LM-2) is a vintage drum machine manufactured by Linn Electronics between 1982 and 1985. This Machine is responsible for the timbre of disco and related genres […]
Liquid DnB
Liquid DnB Type: noun, genre Pronunciation: /lick-wid-d-n-b/ What does Liquid DnB mean? A subgenre of DnB focused on pads and melodies. Liquid DnB is a subgenre of DnB focused on pads and melodies. Example sentence: “The producer released a liquid dnb album.”
Live
Live Type: adjective Pronunciation: /lie-iv/ Related: Live Recording, Live Session, Live Room What does Live mean? 1. Happening in real time, opposite of previously recorded. 2. A term used to describe an act or performance in front of people in real time. Usually refers to when an artist plays a ‘live set’ instead of a […]
Live Recording
Live Recording Type: noun Pronunciation: /live-re-kord-in/ Also spelled or known as: Live-Recording Related: Live, Live Room, Live Session What does Live Recording mean? A recording session with all musicians are playing simultaneously with no overdubbing. A live recording is a recording session with all musicians are playing simultaneously with no overdubbing. Example sentence: “We are […]
Live Room
Live Room Type: noun Pronunciation: /live-room/ Also spelled or known as: Live-Room, The Live Room Related: Live Recording What does Live Room mean? A large or main room in the recording studio where most of the instrumentalists and/or vocalists perform. The Live Room is a large or main room in the recording studio where most […]
Live Session
Live Session Type: noun Pronunciation: /lie-iv-sesh-on/ Related: Live Recording, Live, Live Room, Session What does Live Session mean? A musical jam or a recording session happening in real time, opposite of previously recorded. A live session is a musical jam or a recording session happening in real time, opposite of previously recorded. Example sentence: “Let’s […]
LLC
LLC Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /l-l-c/ Also spelled: L.L.C, L-L-C What does LLC mean? Limited Liability Company. Example sentence: “They had to create an LLC for their record label.”
LM-2
LM-2 Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /L-M-2/ Also spelled or known as: LinnDrum What does LM-2 mean? A vintage drum machine from/in the 80s. LM-2 (also called and known as LinnDrum) is a vintage drum machine manufactured by Linn Electronics between 1982 and 1985. This Machine is responsible for the timbre of disco and related genres […]
Lo-Fi
Lo-Fi Type: noun Pronunciation: /lo-fi/ Also spelled or known as: Lo Fi, LoFi, Low-Fi, LowFi Related: Hi-Fi, Fidelity What does Lo-Fi mean? Low-Fidelity; low quality audio, in terms of bitrate/sample rate. Lo-Fi (also known as Low Fidelity) means low quality audio, in terms of bitrate/sample rate. Lo-Fi synonyms: Low-Fidelity Example sentence: “I enjoy listening to […]
Logic Pro
Logic Pro Type: noun, DAW Pronunciation: /loj-ick-pro/ Also spelled or known as: Logic, LogicPro, Logic-Pro What does Logic Pro mean? A popular DAW by Apple. Logic Pro is available on macOS only. Other DAWS: Pro Tools, Ableton Live (Ableton), GarageBand, Bitwig Studio, FL Studio, Cubase/Nuendo, Reaper, Audacity Example sentence: “We made this in 10 minutes […]
Loop
Loop Type: noun Pronunciation: /loop/ Plural: Loops Related: Looping, Loop Pack What does Loop mean? 1. A repeating sound or instrumental. 2. To repeat a sound or instrumental. Loop synonyms: Sample Example sentence: “I just emailed you the loop we picked.”
Loop Pack
Loop Pack Type: noun Pronunciation: /loop-pack/ Related: Loop, Loops, Sample Pack What does Loop Pack mean? A folder of loops and samples grouped together. A Loop pack is a folder of loops and samples grouped together. They usually contain many different loops and different kinds of samples. Loop Pack synonyms: Sample Pack, Loops Example sentence: […]
Looper
Looper Type: noun, device Pronunciation: /loop-err/ Related: Loop, Looping, Loop Petal, Looper Petal What does Looper mean? A device for looping audio at a specific time interval. Looper is a device for looping audio at a specific time interval and playing it back in real time. A looper can be used in a live performance. […]
Low-End
Low-End Type: noun Pronunciation: /low-end/ Also spelled or known as: Low End, LowEnd Related: Lows What does Low-End mean? The lower range of audio frequencies between 60Hz-250Hz. A reference value. Low-End is also known as the bass, the lower frequencies in a sound – typically from ~60Hz to ~250Hz. Usually meant in the context of […]
Low-Fi
Low-Fi Type: noun Pronunciation: /lo-fi/ Also spelled or known as: Lo Fi, LoFi, Lo-Fi, LowFi Related: Hi-Fi, Fidelity What does Low-Fi mean? Low-Fidelity; low quality audio, in terms of bitrate/sample rate. Low-Fi (also known as Low Fidelity) means low quality audio, in terms of bitrate/sample rate. Low-Fi synonyms: Low-Fidelity Example sentence: “I love listening to […]
Lows
Lows Type: noun Pronunciation: /lows/ Related: Low-End What does Lows mean? The lower range of audio frequencies between 60Hz-250Hz. A reference value. Lows are also known as the bass, the lower frequencies in a sound – typically from ~60Hz to ~250Hz. Usually meant in the context of “highs, mids and lows” in an audio signal. […]
LP
LP Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /l-p/ Also spelled: L.P, L-P Similar to LP: EP What does LP mean? Long play or long playing. Example sentence: “We just dropped the LP, have you heard it?”
Lyre
Lyre Type: noun Pronunciation: /lyer/ What does Lyre mean? An ancient U-shaped harp-like string instrument. Lyre is an ancient U-shaped harp-like string instrument. Example sentence: “The lyre was auctioned.”