MIA
MIA Type: noun, acronym, organization, abbreviation, location Pronunciation: /em-eye-ay/ or /m-i-a/ Also spelled or known as: Music Industries Association, Miami International Airport, Miami Related: Music Equipment, Touring What does MIA mean? 1. Music Industries Association; A UK trade association representing manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and businesses within the music products industry. 2. Missing in Action. 3. […]
Mic
Mic Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /myk/ Plural: Mics Related: Microphone What does Mic mean? Microphone. Mic is short for microphone. Mic synonyms: Wire, Recorder Example sentence: “Bring the mic out of the booth.”
Micro-Sync
Micro-Sync Type: noun Pronunciation: /my-kroh-sink/ Also spelled or known as: Micro-Synchronization, Micro-Synchronization License Plural: Micro-Sync Licenses Related: Synchronization License, Social Media What does Micro-Sync mean? A synchronization license covering the use of music in short-form digital content, such as social media videos, user-generated content, podcasts, or other limited online uses. Micro-sync licensing has become increasingly […]
Micro-Sync License
Micro-Sync License Type: noun Pronunciation: /my-kroh-sink-lie-sens/ Also spelled or known as: Micro Synchronization License Plural: Micro-Sync Licenses Related: Synchronization License, Social Media What does Micro-Sync License mean? A synchronization license covering the use of music in short-form digital content, such as social media videos, user-generated content, podcasts, or other limited online uses. Micro-sync licensing has […]
Micro-Sync Royalties
Micro-Sync Royalties Type: noun Pronunciation: /my-kroh-sink-roy-al-teez/ Also spelled or known as: Micro-Synchronization Royalties Plural: Micro-Sync Royalties Related: Sync Licensing What does Micro-Sync Royalties mean? Royalties from small scale sync uses, typically on social or user-generated content platforms. Micro-Sync Royalties may arise when music is used in short-form videos, social media clips, creator videos, or platform-based […]
Micro-Synchronization
Micro-Synchronization Type: noun Pronunciation: /my-kroh-sink-ron-i-zay-shun/ Also spelled or known as: Micro-Sync, Micro-Synchronization License Plural: Micro-Sync Licenses Related: Micro-Sync, Synchronization License, Social Media What does Micro-Synchronization mean? A synchronization license covering the use of music in short-form digital content, such as social media videos, user-generated content, podcasts, or other limited online uses. Micro-sync licensing has become […]
Mid Field (Mid Field Monitors)
Mid Field (Mid Field Monitors) Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /mid-feeld/ Also spelled or known as: Midfield, Mid-Field, Mid Field Monitors Similar to Mid Field: Near Field, Far Field What does Mid Field mean? A type of studio monitors designed to be a bit further away to the listener’s ear. Mid Field is a type of […]
Mid-Weeks
Mid-Weeks Type: noun Pronunciation: /mid-weeks/ Also spelled or known as: Midweek Charts Plural: Mid-Weeks Related: Charts What does Mid-Weeks mean? Preliminary chart data released before final weekly chart results. Mid-weeks help labels and managers estimate chart positions during a release week. Mid-Weeks synonyms: Midweek Charts, Preliminary Chart Data, Midweek Rankings Example sentence: “The single was […]
MIDEM
MIDEM Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /my-dem/ Also spelled or known as: Marché International du Disque et de l’Édition Musicale Related: Music Conference What does MIDEM mean? Marché International du Disque et de l’Édition Musicale; An international music business conference and marketplace. MIDEM has been known as a global event where labels, publishers, distributors, artists, […]
MIDI
MIDI Type: noun, acronym, equipment Pronunciation: /mid-e/ or /m-i-d-i/ What does MIDI mean? Musical Instrument Digital Interface. MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A MIDI is an industry-standard language that allows instruments to communicate with each other and able to be played back using DAWS/Digital Audio Workstations. Example sentence: “I have a MIDI keyboard […]
MIDI Controller
MIDI Controller Type: noun Pronunciation: /mid-ee-kun-troh-ler/ Also spelled or known as: MIDI Keyboard Controller Plural: MIDI Controllers Related: MIDI, Controller What does MIDI Controller mean? A hardware device that sends MIDI data to software or hardware instruments without generating sound itself. MIDI controllers commonly include keyboards, drum pads, faders, knobs, and control surfaces. MIDI Controller […]
MIDI Mock-Up
MIDI Mock-Up Type: noun Pronunciation: /mid-ee-mok-up/ Also spelled or known as: Orchestral Mock-Up Plural: MIDI Mock-Ups Related: MIDI What does MIDI Mock-Up mean? A computer generated demonstration of a composition created with MIDI and virtual instruments. Composers use MIDI mock-ups to present arrangements, film scores, orchestration, and production ideas before live recording. MIDI Mock-Up synonyms: […]
Midrange
Midrange Type: noun Pronunciation: /mid-range/ Also spelled or known as: Mid-range, Mid range Related: Mids, Lows, Highs What does Midrange mean? The mid range audio frequencies between 250Hz and 5,000Hz. A reference value. Midrange (also known as mids) are the mid/central range frequencies in a sound – typically between 250Hz and 5,000Hz. Usually meant in […]
Mids
Mids Type: noun Pronunciation: /mids/ Related: Midrange, Lows, Highs Singular: Mid What does Mids mean? The mid range audio frequencies between 250Hz and 5000Hz. A reference value. Mids are the middle/central range frequencies in a sound – typically between 250Hz and 5000Hz. Usually meant in the context of “highs, mids and lows” in an audio […]
Mini-Jack
Mini-Jack Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /min-e-jak/ Related: Jack What does Mini-jack mean? A smaller version of the 1/4” jack used as a headphone connector. A Mini-Jack (also called or known as a 3.5mm) is a smaller version of the 1/4” jack used as a headphone connector. It’s the standard jack you plug into your phone […]
MiniDisc
MiniDisc Type: noun Pronunciation: /min-ee-disk/ Also spelled or known as: MD Plural: MiniDiscs Related: Physical Formats What does MiniDisc mean? A digital audio storage format introduced by Sony. MiniDiscs were used for music playback, recording, and portable audio during the 1990s and early 2000s. MiniDisc synonyms: MD, MiniDisc Format, Digital Audio Disc Example sentence: “The […]
MiniDiscs
MiniDiscs Type: noun Pronunciation: /min-ee-disks/ Also spelled or known as: MD Singular: MiniDisc Related: Physical Formats What does MiniDiscs mean? A digital audio storage format introduced by Sony. MiniDiscs were used for music playback, recording, and portable audio during the 1990s and early 2000s. MiniDiscs synonyms: MD, MiniDisc Format, Digital Audio Disc Example sentence: “The […]
Minimum Wage
Minimum Wage Type: noun Pronunciation: /min-uh-mum wayj/ Also spelled or known as: Minimum Pay Plural: Minimum Wages Related: Scale, Collective Bargaining Agreement What does Minimum Wage mean? The lowest hourly wage that an employer may legally pay an employee under applicable labor laws. In the music industry, minimum wage laws may apply to venue employees, […]
Minstrel
Minstrel Type: noun Pronunciation: /min-strel/ Plural: Minstrel What does Minstrel mean? A musician back in the middle ages. A minstrel is a musician back in the middle ages. Example sentence: “We need a sample that sounds like a minstrel.”
Mix
Mix Type: noun Pronunciation: /mix/ Also spelled or known as: Mixdown Related: Mixing, Mixes, Mixdown, Mixer What does Mix mean? The process of blending multiple tracks together to create a final audio track. A mix is the audio product blended by an engineer. To Mix is to blend multiple tracks together to create a final […]
Mixdown
Mixdown Type: noun Pronunciation: /mix-down/ Also spelled or known as: Mix, Mix Down, Mix-Down Related: Mixing, Mixes, Mixdown, Mixer, Mix What does Mixdown mean? The process of blending multiple tracks together to create a final audio track. The Mixdown is the process of blending multiple tracks together to create a final audio product. This includes […]
Mixed
Mixed Type: adjective, verb Pronunciation: /mikst/ Also spelled or known as: Audio Mixed Related: Mixing What does Mixed mean? Processed through the audio mixing stage. Mixed refers to recordings whose tracks have been balanced and combined into a cohesive audio presentation. Mixed synonyms: Audio Mixed, Balanced, Engineered Example sentence: “The song was mixed before being […]
Mixed Folio
Mixed Folio Type: noun Pronunciation: /mikst-foh-lee-oh/ Also spelled or known as: Mixed Songbook Plural: Mixed Folios Related: Matching Folio What does Mixed Folio mean? A printed or digital music publication containing arrangements of songs from multiple songwriters, albums, composers, artists, genres, or sources. Mixed folios are commonly published for educational use, themed collections, and popular […]
Mixer
Mixer Type: noun, device, equipment Pronunciation: /mix-err/ Plural: Mixers Related: Console, Mixing Desk, Sound Board, Mix, Mixing, Mixdown What does Mixer mean? 1. A device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, balance, process, and combine sounds. 2. Someone who mixes audio. A mixer is the in-person studio version of a […]
Mixes
Mixes Type: noun Pronunciation: /mik-siz/ Also spelled or known as: Alternate Mixes Singular: Mix Related: Mixing What does Mixes mean? Different versions of a recording created through the mixing process. Mixes may vary in balance, effects, arrangement, instrumentation, or intended audience. Mixes synonyms: Alternate Mixes, Audio Mixes, Recording Versions Example sentence: “The deluxe release included […]
Mixing
Mixing Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /mix-in/ Related: Mix, Mixes, Mixdown, Mixer What does Mixing mean? 1. To be blending multiple tracks together to create one final track. 2. The process of blending multiple tracks together to create one final track. Mixing is the process of blending multiple tracks together to create a final audio product. […]
Mixing Console
Mixing Console Type: noun Pronunciation: /mix-in-kon-sole/ Also spelled or known as: Mixing-Console Related: Mixing, Console What does Mixing Console mean? A device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, balance, process, and combine sounds. A mixing console is a device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, […]
Mixing Desk
Mixing Desk Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /mix-in-desk/ Also spelled or known as: Mixing-desk, Mixin’ desk Plural: Mixing Desks Related: Console, Mixer, Sound Board What does Mixing desk mean? A device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, balance, process, and combine sounds. A mixing desk is the in person studio […]
Mixing Engineer
Mixing Engineer Type: noun Pronunciation: /mik-sing-en-juh-neer/ Also spelled or known as: Mix Engineer Plural: Mixing Engineers Related: Mixing What does Mixing Engineer mean? An audio professional responsible for balancing recorded tracks. A Mixing Engineer adjusts levels, panning, effects, equalization, and dynamics to create the final mix of a recording. Mixing Engineer synonyms: Mix Engineer, Audio Mixing […]
Mixtape
Mixtape Type: noun Pronunciation: /miks-tayp/ Also spelled or known as: Tape Plural: Mixtapes Related: Release What does Mixtape mean? 1. A self-released, free, or casual project. 2. A noncommercial compilation of music from multiple sources. 3. A music project typically released outside the traditional album format. Mixtapes are common in Hip-Hop and often showcase new […]