No Hook
No Hook Type: noun Pronunciation: /noh-hook/ Also spelled or known as: No Chorus Plural: No Hook Songs Related: Structure, Song Structure What does No Hook mean? A song structure without a traditional chorus or hook. No Hook songs are common in rap when an artist delivers continuous verses without a repeated refrain. No Hook synonyms: […]
No. 1
No. 1 (certification) Type: noun, abbreviation, ceritifcation Pronunciation: /num-ber-one/ Also spelled: Number One, No 1, Number 1 Plural: No. 1s Related: Charts, Number One What does No. 1 mean? The top position on a music chart or ranking. In music, No. 1 may refer to a song, album, artist, or video reaching the highest chart […]
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-Disclosure Agreement
Non-Disclosure Agreement Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /non-dis-klos-urr-ah-gree-ment/ Also spelled or known as: NDA Plural: Non-Disclosure Agreements Related: Confidentiality Agreement What does Non-Disclosure Agreement mean? A legal agreement protecting confidential information. In music, NDAs may be used during recording sessions, negotiations, business transactions, and unreleased projects. Non-Disclosure Agreement synonyms: Non-Disclosure Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement, Confidential Information Agreement […]
Non-Exclusive Agreement
Non-Exclusive Agreement Type: noun Pronunciation: /non-ik-skloo-siv-uh-gree-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Non-Exclusive Contract Plural: Non-Exclusive Agreements Related: Licensing, Agreement, Contract, Deal What does Non-Exclusive Agreement mean? A contract that allows rights or services to be granted to multiple parties. In music, non-exclusive agreements are common in beat licensing, sync catalogs, distribution, and production music. Non-Exclusive […]
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 […]