Measure
Measure Type: noun Pronunciation: /mesh-err/ What does Measure mean? A specific length of time of a specific number of beats played at a particular tempo. Measure is a specific length of time of a specific number of beats played at a particular tempo. Measure synonyms: Bar Example sentence: “What is the measure on it?”
Mechanical Agency
Mechanical Agency Type: noun Pronunciation: /meh-kan-e-kul ay-juhn-see/ Also spelled or known as: Mechanical rights agency, Mechanical licensing agency Plural: Mechanical Agencies What does Mechanical Agency mean? An organization that administers and collects mechanical royalties. A Mechanical Agency is an organization that manages mechanical rights and collects mechanical royalties on behalf of songwriters, publishers, and rights […]
Mechanical License
Mechanical License Type: noun Pronunciation: /muh-kan-i-kuhl-lie-sens/ Also spelled or known as: Mechanical Rights License Plural: Mechanical Licenses Related: Mechanical Royalties What does Mechanical License mean? A license allowing reproduction and distribution of a musical composition. A Mechanical License permits the reproduction of copyrighted musical compositions in physical or digital formats. Mechanical licenses are commonly required […]
Mechanical Licensing
Mechanical Licensing Type: noun Pronunciation: /muh-kan-i-kuhl-lie-sen-sing/ Also spelled or known as: Mechanical Rights Licensing Related: Mechanical License, Mechanical Licensing Agreements What does Mechanical Licensing mean? The process of obtaining permission to reproduce and distribute a musical composition. Mechanical Licensing is required for activities such as manufacturing CDs, pressing vinyl, distributing downloads, and certain types of […]
Mechanical Rate
Mechanical Rate Type: noun Pronunciation: /muh-kan-i-kuhl-rayt/ Also spelled or known as: Mechanical Royalty Rate Plural: Mechanical Rates Related: Mechanical Royalties, Mechanical Royalty Rate What does Mechanical Rate mean? The royalty rate paid for reproducing and distributing a musical composition. Mechanical rates apply to uses such as physical copies, downloads, and certain streaming reproductions. Mechanical Rate […]
Mechanical Rights
Mechanical Rights Type: noun Pronunciation: /mek-ah-nik-all-rights/ Also spelled or known as: Mechanical-Rights Related: Rights, Mechanical Royalties What does Mechanical Rights mean? Rights allowing a musical piece or work (song) to be legally reproduced onto different mediums like CDs, tapes, streaming, Mp3 players, etc. Mechanical Rights are rights given, allowing a musical piece or work (song) […]
Mechanical Rights Organization
Mechanical Rights Organization Type: noun Pronunciation: /muh-kan-i-kuhl-ryts-or-guh-nuh-zay-shun/ Also spelled or known as: MRO Plural: Mechanical Rights Organizations, MROs Related: Mechanical Royalties What does Mechanical Rights Organization mean? An organization that licenses and collects mechanical royalties. Mechanical Rights Organizations administer reproduction rights for musical compositions in physical and digital formats. Mechanical Rights Organization synonyms: MRO, Mechanical […]
Mechanical Rights Organizations
Mechanical Rights Organizations Type: noun Pronunciation: /muh-kan-i-kuhl-rights-or-guh-nuh-zay-shuns/ Also spelled or known as: MROs Singular: Mechanical Rights Organization Related: Mechanical Royalties What does Mechanical Rights Organizations mean? Organizations that license and collect mechanical royalties. Mechanical Rights Organizations administer reproduction rights for musical compositions in physical and digital formats. Mechanical Rights Organizations synonyms: MROs, Mechanical Rights Societies, […]
Mechanical Royalties
Mechanical Royalties Type: noun Pronunciation: /mek-ah-nik-all-ro-yal-tees/ Related: Rights, Royalties, Mechanical Rights, Mechanical Royalty Also spelled or known as: Mechanical-Royalties Singular: Mechanical Royalty What does Mechanical Royalties mean? Income paid to an artist, songwriter, or publisher when their mechanical rights are used. Mechanical Royalties are payments from a record company to a songwriter or publisher when […]
Mechanical Royalty Rate
Mechanical Royalty Rate Type: noun Pronunciation: /muh-kan-i-kuhl-roe-yal-tee-rayt/ Also spelled or known as: Mechanical Rate Plural: Mechanical Rates Related: Mechanical Royalties, Mechanical Rate What does Mechanical Royalty Rate mean? The royalty rate paid for reproducing and distributing a musical composition. Mechanical rates apply to uses such as physical copies, downloads, and certain streaming reproductions. Mechanical Royalty Rate […]
Media
Media Type: noun Pronunciation: /mee-dee-uh/ Also spelled or known as: Press, Media Outlets Related: Medium, Public Relations, Media Buyer, Ad Buyer, Media Organizations, Print Media, Internet Media, Digital Media, Broadcast Media What does Media mean? Organizations, platforms, and channels that distribute information to the public. In the music industry, Media includes magazines, blogs, newspapers, radio […]
Media Buyer
Media Buyer Type: noun Pronunciation: /mee-dee-uh-bye-er/ Also spelled or known as: Ad Buyer Plural: Media Buyers Related: Advertising, Media, Promotion What does Media Buyer mean? A professional who purchases advertising placements and promotions. In music, Media Buyers buy ads for albums, tours, merch, festivals, brands, and artist campaigns across digital, radio, print, and outdoor channels. […]
Media Kit
Media Kit Type: noun Pronunciation: /mee-dee-uh-kit/ Also spelled or known as: Press Kit Plural: Media Kits Related: EPK, Media, Press What does Media Kit mean? A collection of promotional materials about an artist or project. Media Kits often contain biographies, photos, music, videos, press coverage, achievements, and contact details. Media Kit synonyms: Press Kit, Promotional […]
Media Outlets
Media Outlets Type: noun Pronunciation: /mee-dee-uh out-lets/ Also spelled or known as: News Outlets Plural: Media Outlets Related: Media, Press What does Media Outlets mean? Organizations that distribute news, information, or entertainment content. Media Outlets include newspapers, magazines, blogs, radio stations, television networks, podcasts, and online publications. Artists often work with media outlets to gain […]
Mediation
Mediation Type: noun, legal term Pronunciation: /mee-dee-ay-shun/ Also spelled or known as: Alternative Dispute Resolution Plural: Mediations Related: Dispute Resolution What does Mediation mean? A process where a neutral third party helps resolve a dispute. Mediation is a voluntary dispute resolution method in which an independent mediator assists parties in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. […]
Medley
Medley Type: noun Pronunciation: /med-lee/ Also spelled or known as: Song Medley Plural: Medleys Related: Arrangement What does Medley mean? A musical arrangement combining parts of multiple songs. A Medley strings together sections of different songs into one continuous performance or recording. Medley synonyms: Song Medley, Music Sequence, Combined Arrangement Example sentence: “The band performed […]
Megamix
Megamix Type: noun Pronunciation: /meg-uh-miks/ Also spelled or known as: Mega Mix Plural: Megamixes Related: DJ Mix What does Megamix mean? A continuous mix combining many songs, sections, or hits into one extended piece. Megamixes are often used by DJs, radio stations, labels, and performers to showcase multiple tracks quickly. Megamix synonyms: Mega Mix, Continuous […]
Melodic Contour Code
Melodic Contour Code Type: noun Pronunciation: /mel-od-ick-kon-tour-kohd/ Also spelled or known as: Parsons Code Related: Music Identification What does Melodic Contour Code mean? A simple way of identifying melodies by the direction of pitch movement; U (up), D (down) and R (repeat). Melodic Contour Code, also known as Parsons Code, developed by Denys Parsons in […]
Melody
Melody Type: noun Pronunciation: /mel-uh-dee/ Also spelled or known as: Tune Plural: Melodies Related: Composition What does Melody mean? A sequence of musical notes perceived as a recognizable musical phrase. Melodies are often the most memorable element of a song and typically form the vocal or instrumental lead. Melody synonyms: Tune, Musical Line, Lead Phrase […]
Meme Page
Meme Page Type: noun Pronunciation: /meem-payj/ Also spelled or known as: Meme Account Plural: Meme Pages Related: Social Media What does Meme Page mean? A social media page that posts memes, jokes, and viral content. In music marketing, meme pages can influence song discovery, artist image, trends, and viral campaigns. Meme Page synonyms: Meme Account, […]
MEND
MEND Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /mend/ or /m-e-n-d/ Also spelled or known as: Music Event Network for Diversity Related: Music Industry Organizations, Music Event Network for Diversity What does MEND mean? Music Event Network for Diversity; An organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within the music industry. MEND supports networking, education, and professional opportunities […]
Merch
Merch Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /murch/ Also spelled or known as: Merchandise Plural: Merch Items Related: Physical Product, Merchandise What does Merch mean? Merchandise; Branded products sold by artists, labels, or music companies. Music merch may include apparel, posters, vinyl, CDs, books, accessories, collectibles, and tour items. Merch synonyms: Merchandise, Branded Goods, Artist Products Example sentence: […]
Merchandise
Merchandise Type: noun Pronunciation: /mur-chuhn-dize/ Also spelled or known as: Merch Plural: Merchandise Items Related: Physical Product, Merch What does Merchandise mean? Branded products sold by artists, labels, or music companies. Music merchandise may include apparel, posters, vinyl, CDs, books, accessories, collectibles, and tour items. Merchandise synonyms: Merch, Branded Goods, Artist Products Example sentence: “The […]
Merger
Merger Type: noun Pronunciation: /mur-jer/ Also spelled or known as: Corporate Merger Plural: Mergers Related: Acquisition What does Merger mean? The combination of two or more companies into a single entity. Music industry mergers can involve labels, publishers, distributors, technology companies, or media businesses. Merger synonyms: Corporate Merger, Business Combination, Consolidation Example sentence: “The merger […]
Metadata
Metadata Type: noun Pronunciation: /meh-tuh-day-tuh/ Also spelled or known as: Music metadata, Release data, Label copy Plural: Metadata What does Metadata mean? Information embedded within or attached to a music file or release. Metadata is the information embedded within or associated with a music file, recording, or release. Music metadata may include song titles, artist […]
Metaverse
Metaverse Type: noun Pronunciation: /met-uh-vurs/ Also spelled or known as: Virtual World Plural: Metaverses Related: Virtual Concert, VR, Web 3.0 What does Metaverse mean? A shared digital environment where users interact through virtual experiences. In music, the Metaverse may host concerts, fan experiences, merchandise sales, artist communities, and virtual performances. Metaverse synonyms: Virtual World, Digital […]
Metrics
Metrics Type: noun Pronunciation: /met-riks/ Also spelled or known as: Performance Metrics Singular: Metric Related: Analytics What does Metrics mean? Quantitative measurements used to evaluate performance. Music metrics may include streams, saves, followers, engagement, ticket sales, and royalty earnings. Metrics synonyms: Performance Metrics, Analytics, Performance Data Example sentence: “The manager monitored metrics from every platform.”
Metronome
Metronome Type: noun Pronunciation: /meh-tro-nin/ What does Metronome mean? A device (usually found in DAWs) that audibly reproduces a set tempo, by playing a set of timed clicks. A metronome is a device (usually found in DAWs) that audibly reproduces a set tempo, by playing a set of timed clicks. Metronome synonyms: Tempo Example sentence: […]