NAfME
NAfME Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /naf-mee/ or /n-a–m-e/ Also spelled or known as: National Association for Music Education Related: Music Education What does NAfME mean? National Association for Music Education; A U.S. organization supporting music educators and school music programs. NAfME advocates for music education and provides resources for teachers, students, and education leaders. NAfME […]
NAMM
NAMM Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /nam/ or /n-a-m-m/ Also spelled or known as: National Association of Music Merchants Related: Music Products What does NAMM mean? National Association of Music Merchants; A major music products trade organization. NAMM is best known for its trade shows and industry support for musical instruments, recording gear, pro audio, […]
NARIP
NARIP Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /n-a-r-i-p/ Also spelled or known as: National Association of Record Industry Professionals Related: Music Industry, NARIP Members What does NARIP mean? National Association of Record Industry Professionals; A professional organization that provides networking, education, and career development opportunities for music industry professionals. NARIP hosts conferences, workshops, panels, and networking events […]
National Association for Music Education
National Association for Music Education Type: noun, organization Pronunciation: /nat-shun-null-as-so-see-ay-shun-for-mew-zik-ed-du-kay-shun/ Also spelled or known as: National Association for Music Education Related: Music Education What does National Association for Music Education mean? A U.S. organization supporting music educators and school music programs. National Association for Music Education aka NAfME advocates for music education and provides resources […]
National Copyright Office
National Copyright Office Type: noun Pronunciation: /nash-uh-nuhl-kop-ee-rite-aw-fis/ Also spelled or known as: Copyright Authority Plural: National Copyright Offices Related: Copyright Office What does National Copyright Office mean? A government body responsible for administering copyright matters within a country. National Copyright Offices oversee registrations, records, education, and copyright administration. They often serve as official sources of […]
National Music Council
National Music Council Type: noun Pronunciation: /nash-uh-nuhl-myoo-zik-kown-suhl/ Also spelled or known as: Music Council Related: Music Organization, International Music Council What does National Music Council mean? An organization that supports music advocacy, education, culture, and industry cooperation at a national level. A National Music Council may represent music organizations, promote music policy, support creators, and […]
Native
Native Type: noun, adjective Pronunciation: /nate-ehv/ What does Native mean? A device designed to be used in its current environment. Native is a device that was designed to be used in its current environment. Example sentence: “This MIDI is native to FL Studio.”
Native Instruments
Native Instruments Type: noun, company Pronunciation: /nate-ive-in-stru-ments/ Related: Native Also spelled or known as: Native-Instruments What does Native Instruments mean? A software and hardware company that created the Komplete, Maschine, and Traktor series. Native Instruments is a software and hardware company that created the Komplete, Maschine, and Traktor series. Example sentence: “That drum was made […]
Near Field
Near Field (Near Field Monitors) Type: noun Pronunciation: /neer-feeld/ Also spelled or known as: Nearfield, Near-Field, Near Field Monitors Related: Far Field, Mid Field What does Near Field mean? A type of studio monitors designed to be closer to the listener’s ear. Near Field is a type of studio monitors designed to be closer to the listener’s ear. Most studio monitors are Near Field, rather […]
Needletime Rights
Needletime Rights Type: noun Pronunciation: /need-ull-time-rights/ Also spelled or known as: Needletime-Rights, Needle Time Rights Related: Rights, Mechanical Rights What does Needletime Rights mean? Recording companies and recording artists’ rights to receive royalties when their work is broadcasted in public. Needletime Rights are recording labels and recording artists’ rights to receive royalties when their work […]
Neighboring Rights
Neighboring Rights Type: noun Pronunciation: /nay-ber-ing rights/ Also spelled or known as: Related Rights Plural: Neighboring Rights Related: Performers’ Rights What does Neighboring Rights mean? Rights granted to performers and owners of sound recordings. Neighboring Rights provide compensation to performers and recording owners when recordings are publicly performed, broadcast, or communicated to the public. These […]
NERFA
NERFA Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ner-fah/ or /n-e-r-f-a/ Also spelled or known as: Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Related: Folk, Folk Music, NERFA Members, SERFA What does NERFA mean? Northeast Regional Folk Alliance; A regional organization supporting folk musicians and industry professionals in the northeastern United States. NERFA provides conferences, showcases, networking, and educational programming. NERFA […]
New Music USA
New Music USA Type: noun Pronunciation: /noo-myoo-zik-yoo-ess-ay/ Also spelled or known as: New Music USA Organization Related: New Music What does New Music USA mean? A U.S. organization supporting new music creators and projects. New Music USA provides funding, resources, promotion, and support for composers, performers, ensembles, and new music communities. New Music USA synonyms: […]
New York Compression
New York Compression Type: noun Pronunciation: /new-york-kom-preh-sion/ Also spelled or known as: New-York-Compression, NY Compression What does New York Compression mean? Compression that is applied in parallel to the original sound. New York Compression (also known as or called “Parallel Compression”) is a type of multi-band compression that is applied in parallel to the original sound. […]
No. 1
No. 1 (certification) Type: noun, abbreviation Pronunciation: /num-ber-one/ Also spelled: Number one, No 1, Number 1 What does No. 1 mean? A number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart or a number one album on the Billboard 200 chart. Example sentence: “Drake has so many No. 1 songs.”
NOI
NOI Type: noun Pronunciation: /en-oh-eye/ Also spelled or known as: NOI Plural: NOIs Related: Compulsory License What does NOI mean? Notice of Intention; A formal notice stating intent to use a musical work under a statutory license. In music, a Notice of Intention is often connected to compulsory mechanical licensing for reproducing and distributing songs. […]
Noise Gate
Noise Gate Type: noun, processor Pronunciation: /noise-gait/ Also spelled or known as: Gate, Noise-Gate Related: Noise, Gate What does Noise Gate mean? An audio processor that cuts off the volume of an audio once it passes below a certain volume threshold. Noise Gate (also known as “Gate”) is an audio processor that cuts off the […]
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction Type: noun, effects, filter, process Pronunciation: /noyz-re-duk-tion/ Also spelled or known as: Noise-Reduction Related: Noise What does Noise Reduction mean? 1. The process of removing noise from a signal. 2. A processor that removes noise from a signal. Noise Reduction is the process of removing noise from a signal. There is also a […]
Non-featured Artist
Non-featured Artist Type: noun Pronunciation: /non fee-cherd ar-tist/ Also spelled or known as: Background Artist Plural: Non-featured Artists Related: Featured Artist What does Non-featured Artist mean? A performer who contributes to a recording without receiving featured billing. A Non-featured Artist participates in a recording but is not identified as a primary or featured performer. Examples […]
Non-featured Performer
Non-featured Performer Type: noun Pronunciation: /non fee-cherd-per-for-mer/ Also spelled or known as: Background Performer Plural: Non-featured Performers Related: Featured Performer What does Non-featured Performer mean? A performer who contributes to a work without receiving featured recognition. Non-featured Performers often include session musicians, background singers, orchestral players, dancers, or supporting contributors. Their contributions may still qualify […]
Non-Interactive Streaming
Non-Interactive Streaming Type: noun Pronunciation: /non-in-ter-ak-tiv-stree-ming/ Also spelled or known as: Lean-Back Streaming Plural: Non-Interactive Streams Opposite: Interactive Streaming Related: Streaming What does Non-Interactive Streaming mean? Streaming where listeners can’t choose exact songs on demand. Non-Interactive Streaming includes radio-style services where users hear programmed music rather than selecting specific tracks. Non-Interactive Streaming synonyms: Lean-Back Streaming, […]
Nondirectional
Nondirectional Type: noun Pronunciation: /non-dy-rek-tion-al/ Also spelled or known as: Non directional, Non-directional, Omni, Omnidirectional Microphone, Omnidirectional Pattern Related: Omnidirectional, Nondirectional Pattern What does Nondirectional mean? A type of microphone pattern that picks up audio from all directions. Nondirectional (sometimes also known as “Omnidirectional”) microphones Example sentence: “The microphone in room A is nondirectional.”
Nondirectional Microphone
Nondirectional Microphone Type: noun Pronunciation: /non-dy-rek-tion-al-mik-row-phone/ Also spelled or known as: Nondirectional, Nondirectional Pattern, Omni, Omnidirectional, Omnidirectional Pattern Related: Nondirectional, Omnidirectional Pattern Plural: Nondirectional Microphones What does Nondirectional Microphone mean? A type of microphone that picks up audio from all directions. Nondirectional (sometimes also known as “Omnidirectional”) microphones are great for ambiance, especially field recordings. […]
Nondirectional Pattern
Nondirectional Pattern Type: noun Pronunciation: /non-dy-rek-tion-al-pat-ern/ Also spelled or known as: Non-directional Pattern, Non directional pattern, Omni, Omnidirectional, Omnidirectional Microphone Related: Omnidirectional Pattern What does Nondirectional Pattern mean? 1. A microphone pattern that picks up audio from all directions. 2. A speaker pattern that sends out signals evenly in all directions. Nondirectional patterned microphones (sometimes […]
Nonet
Nonet Type: noun Pronunciation: /no-net/ What does Nonet mean? A piece of music written for nine instruments or voices. A nonet is a piece of music written for nine instruments or voices, a nonet has nine musicians playing it. Example sentence: “The group sang the nonet very well.”
Normalization
Normalization Type: noun, process Pronunciation: /nor-mah-li-zay-tion/ What does Normalization mean? The process of increasing or decreasing the amplitude of a sound so the highest peak hits 0dB, or a specified target level. Normalization is the process of increasing or decreasing the amplitude of a sound so the highest peak hits 0dB, or a specified target […]
Notation
Notation Type: noun Pronunciation: /no-tay-tion/ Also spelled or known as: Music Notation, Musical Notation Plural: Notations What does Notation mean? Symbols used to represent music to write it down. Notation (also known as “music notation” or “musical notation”) are symbols used to represent music to write it down. Example sentence: “I wrote it down next […]
Notch Filter
Notch Filter Type: noun Pronunciation: /notch-fil-ter/ m Also spelled or known as: Notch-Filter What does Notch Filter mean? A filter used to remove an entire band of frequencies out of the spectrum in a certain range. Notch Filter synonyms: Band Stop Filter, Band Reject Filter Notch Filter is a type of filter used to remove […]
Note
Note Type: noun, music notation Pronunciation: /note/ Related: Rest What does Note mean? A musical sound or the symbol used for it. A note is a musical sound or the symbol used for it. Notes: Whole Note, Quarter Note, Half Note, A (Note), B (Note), C (Note), D (Note), E (Note), F (Note) Example sentence: “What note was that in?”
Note Spacing
Note Spacing Type: noun Pronunciation: /noat-spay-sing/ Also spelled or known as: Spacing Plural: Note Spacings Related: Formatting What does Note Spacing mean? The amount of space between the notes of chords. In music notation, spacing can influence how clearly notes, lyrics, measures, and symbols are displayed. Note Spacing synonyms: Note Separation, Rests, Rhythm, Intervallic Spacing, Measure Example […]
Notice of Intention
Notice of Intention Type: noun Pronunciation: /noh-tis-of-in-ten-shun/ Also spelled or known as: NOI Related: Compulsory License What does Notice of Intention mean? A formal notice stating intent to use a musical work under a statutory license. In music, a Notice of Intention is often connected to compulsory mechanical licensing for reproducing and distributing songs. Notice […]
NSAI
NSAI Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /en-ess-ay-eye/ Also spelled or known as: Nashville Songwriters Association International Related: Songwriting, NSAI Members What does NSAI mean? Nashville Songwriters Association International; A professional organization that supports songwriters and advocates for songwriter rights. NSAI provides education, networking opportunities, feedback programs, and legislative advocacy. NSAI synonyms: Nashville Songwriters Association International, […]