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.”
Lead Sheet
Lead Sheet Type: noun Pronunciation: /leed-sheet/ Also spelled or known as: Fake Sheet Plural: Lead Sheets Related: Sheet Music What does Lead Sheet mean? A simplified form of written music that contains the lyrics and music of a song Lead Sheets typically includes the melody, lyrics, and chord symbols for a song without a full […]
Lead Time
Lead Time Type: noun Pronunciation: /leed-time/ Also spelled or known as: Production Lead Time Plural: Lead Times Related: Release Schedule What does Lead Time mean? The amount of time required before manufacturing, a release or event. Lead Time may be needed for manufacturing, distribution, marketing campaigns, playlist pitching, and publicity efforts. Lead Time synonyms: Production […]
Lease
Lease Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /lees/ Also spelled or known as: Rental Agreement Related: License What does Lease mean? An agreement allowing temporary use of property, equipment, beats, or rights. In music, a Lease may involve studio space, equipment, vehicles, venues, or non-exclusive beat usage. Lease synonyms: Rental Agreement, Temporary Use Agreement, Usage Agreement Example […]
Leaving Members
Leaving Members Type: noun Pronunciation: /lee-ving mem-berz/ Also spelled or known as: Departing Members Plural: Leaving Members Related: Band Agreement What does Leaving Members mean? Members of a band, group, organization, partnership, or company who voluntarily resign, retire, are removed, or otherwise cease participating. Band and business agreements often include provisions addressing ownership interests, royalties, […]
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 Authority
Letter of Authority Type: noun Pronunciation: /let-er-uhv-uh-tur-ri-tee/ Also spelled or known as: LOA Related: Power of Attorney, POA, Authorization What does Letter of Authority mean? A legal document authorizing an individual or organization to act on behalf of person or entity in specified legal, financial, or business matters. Within the music industry, a power of […]
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 […]