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.”
Label Copy
Label Copy Type: noun Pronunciation: /lay-bel-kop-e/ Also spelled or known as: Release metadata, Album copy Plural: Label Copies What does Label Copy mean? Information and metadata associated with a music release. Label Copy refers to the written information, credits, metadata, and technical details associated with a music release. This information may include artist names, song […]
Label Services
Label Services Type: noun Pronunciation: /lay-bul-sur-vuh-siz/ Also spelled or known as: Artist Services Plural: Label Services Related: Distribution, Label What does Label Services mean? Professional services provided to independent artists. Label Services typically include distribution, marketing, promotion, playlist pitching, analytics, rights management, and audience development. Unlike traditional label agreements, artists often retain ownership of their […]
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.”
Legal Rights
Legal Rights Type: noun Pronunciation: /ryts/ Also spelled or known as: Rights Singular: Legal Right Related: Intellectual Property Rights What does Legal Rights mean? Legal permissions, protections, or claims held by a person or entity. Rights allow owners, creators, performers, and companies to control, use, license, transfer, or profit from works, assets, identities, or agreements. Legal […]
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.”
Length of Song
Length of Song Type: noun Pronunciation: /lenth-of-sawng/ Also spelled or known as: Song Duration Plural: Song Lengths Related: Song, Duration What does Length of Song mean? The total running time of a song. Length of Song affects radio edits, streaming strategy, licensing fees, live set planning, and release formatting. Length of Song synonyms: Song Duration, […]
Letter of Direction
Letter of Direction Type: noun Pronunciation: /let-er-of-dih-rek-shun/ Also spelled or known as: LOD Related: Royalty Splits, LOD What does Letter of Direction mean? A written instruction directing payment or royalty handling. In music, a Letter of Direction may tell a label, distributor, publisher, or society how to pay royalties or recognize splits. Letter of Direction […]
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 […]
Library Music
Library Music Type: noun Pronunciation: /lie-brair-ee-mew-zik/ Also spelled or known as: Production Music Plural: Library Music Tracks Related: Sync Licensing What does Library Music mean? Pre-cleared music made available for licensing. Library Music is often created for use in TV, film, advertising, trailers, podcasts, games, and online videos. Library Music catalogs are typically licensed by […]
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. […]
License Fee
License Fee Type: noun Pronunciation: /lie-sens-fee/ Also spelled or known as: Licensing Fee Plural: License Fees Related: Licensing What does License Fee mean? A payment made in exchange for permission to use intellectual property. License Fees are commonly paid for music synchronization, recordings, trademarks, software, and other protected assets. License Fee synonyms: Licensing Fee, Usage […]
License Request
License Request Type: noun Pronunciation: /lie-sens-ri-kwest/ Also spelled or known as: Licensing Request Plural: License Requests Related: License, Licensing What does License Request mean? A formal request for permission to use music or rights. A License Request may include the song title, intended use, territory, term, media, budget, and rights needed. License Request synonyms: Licensing […]
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 […]
Licensing
Licensing Type: noun Pronunciation: /lie-sen-sing/ Also spelled or known as: Rights Licensing Related: License, License Fee, Licensing Fee What does Licensing mean? The process of granting permission to use intellectual property. Licensing allows creators and owners to authorize others to use protected works under agreed terms. Licensing synonyms: Rights Licensing, Permission Granting, Rights Authorization Example […]
Licensing Fee
Licensing Fee Type: noun Pronunciation: /lie-sens-in-fee/ Also spelled or known as: License Fee Plural: Licensing Fees Related: Licensing What does Licensing Fee mean? A payment made in exchange for permission to use intellectual property. Licensing Fees are commonly paid for music synchronization, recordings, trademarks, software, and other protected assets. Licensing Fee synonyms: License Fee, Usage […]
Licensing Organizations
Licensing Organizations Type: noun Pronunciation: /lie-sen-sing-or-guh-nuh-zay-shunz/ Also spelled or known as: Rights Organizations Plural: Licensing Organizations Related: Rights Management What does Licensing Organizations mean? Entities that administer licenses and rights. Licensing Organizations issue permissions, collect payments, monitor usage, and distribute royalties. Licensing Organizations synonyms: Rights Organizations, Licensing Agencies, Rights Administrators Example sentence: “The venue obtained […]
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 […]
Limited Downloads
Limited Downloads Type: noun Pronunciation: /lim-it-ed down-lohdz/ Also spelled or known as: Restricted Downloads Related: Digital Distribution What does Limited Downloads mean? Downloads that are restricted by time, access, subscription, or usage conditions. In music, Limited Downloads may be tied to subscription services, promotional offers, DRM rules, or temporary access. Limited Downloads synonyms: Restricted Downloads, […]
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 Performance
Live Performance Type: noun Pronunciation: /live-per-for-muhns/ Also spelled or known as: Live Show Plural: Live Performances Related: Concert What does Live Performance mean? A musical performance in real time for an audience. Live performances may occur in person, online, or through broadcasts. Live Performance synonyms: Live Show, Concert Performance, Stage Performance Example sentence: “The singer […]
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 […]
Live Venue Organizers
Live Venue Organizers Type: noun Pronunciation: /live ven-yoo-or-guh-nize-erz/ Also spelled or known as: Venue Organizers Plural: Live Venue Organizers Related: Concert Organizers What does Live Venue Organizers mean? Individuals or companies responsible for managing live performance venues. Live Venue Organizers oversee scheduling, operations, logistics, staffing, and artist coordination for venues hosting live events. They play […]
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 […]
LOD
LOD Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /l-o-d/ Also spelled or known as: Letter of Direction Related: Royalty Splits, Letter of Direction What does LOD mean? A written instruction directing payment or royalty handling. In music, a LOD aka Letter of Direction may tell a label, distributor, publisher, or society how to pay royalties or recognize splits. […]
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. […]
Lossless
Lossless Type: adjective, audio term Pronunciation: /loss-less/ Also spelled or known as: High-fidelity, Uncompressed audio What does Lossless mean? Audio that retains its original quality without losing data during compression. Lossless refers to audio formats that preserve the original sound quality without permanently removing audio data during compression. Unlike lossy formats such as MP3, lossless […]
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?”
Lump Sum
Lump Sum Type: noun Pronunciation: /luhmp-suhm/ Also spelled or known as: LumpSum, Lump-Sum, One-Time Payment Plural: Lump-Sums Related: Flat Fee What does Lump Sum mean? A single one-time payment made in full rather than in installments for services, rights, etc. A Lump Sum payment is a one-time amount paid for services, rights, licensing, settlements, or […]
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.”
Lyric Video
Lyric Video Type: noun Pronunciation: /lir-ik-vid-ee-oh/ Also spelled or known as: Lyrics Video, Lyric-Video Plural: Lyric Videos Related: Music Video What does Lyric Video mean? A video that displays song lyrics alongside music. A Lyric Video is a promotional video designed to showcase the lyrics of a song while it plays. Lyric videos are commonly […]
Lyricist
Lyricist Type: noun Pronunciation: /lir-uh-sist/ Also spelled or known as: Songwriter Plural: Lyricists Related: Lyrics What does Lyricist mean? A person who writes song lyrics. A Lyricist creates the words that are sung or spoken in a musical composition. Some lyricists also compose music, while others focus exclusively on writing lyrics. Lyricist synonyms: Songwriter, Wordsmith, […]
Lyrics
Lyrics Type: noun Pronunciation: /lir-iks/ Also spelled or known as: Song Lyrics Plural: Lyrics Related: Lyricist What does Lyrics mean? The words of a song. Lyrics are the written or spoken words performed in a musical composition. Lyrics may tell stories, express emotions, communicate ideas, or support melodies and rhythms. Lyrics synonyms: Song Words, Song […]