Pan
Pan Type: noun Pronunciation: /pan/ Related: Pan Knob, Pan Pot, Panning What does Pan mean? The process of placing a sound in either the left or right speakers. Pan is the process of placing a sound in the stereo field to the left or right speakers. When you pan you place a sound in either […]
Pan Knob
Pan Knob Type: noun Pronunciation: /pan-nawb/ Also spelled or known as: Pan-Knob Related: Pan, Pan Pot, Panning What does Pan Knob mean? A control knob used to pan sounds left or right. A Pan Knob (also known as Pan Pot) is a knob in the channel strip used to control the panning of the audio […]
Pan Pot
Pan Pot Type: noun Pronunciation: /pan-pot/ Also spelled or known as: Pan-Pot, Panpot What does Pan Pot mean? Panoramic Potentiometer; a control knob used to pan sounds left or right. Pan Pot is short for “Panoramic Potentiometer,” a Pan Pot is a knob in the channel strip used to control the panning of the audio […]
Parallel
Parallel Type: noun Pronunciation: /peh-rah-lel/ What does Parallel mean? Any process that occurs cooperatively with the original unprocessed signal. Parallel is any process that occurs cooperatively with the original unprocessed signal. Both the processed and original unprocessed signal play at the same time, which makes the sound more subtle and smooth.
Parallel Compression
Parallel Compression Type: noun Pronunciation: /para-lel-com-preh-sion/ Also spelled or known as: Parallel-Compression What does Parallel Compression mean? Compression that is applied in parallel to the original sound. Parallel Compression (also known as or called “New York Compression”) is a type of multi-band compression that is applied in parallel to the original sound. Parallel Compression synonyms: […]
Passive
Passive Type: noun Pronunciation: /pass-tive/ Opposite: Active What does Passive mean? A device with its own built-in power amplifier. Passive is used to describe a device that requires a separate power amplifier to power them. The opposite of active. Example sentence: “The older device is passive.”
Patch
Patch Type: noun Pronunciation: /patch/ What does Patch mean? A saved combination of settings that can be loaded into a device. Patch is a saved combination of settings that can be loaded into a device (synths, effects, etc). Patch synonyms: Preset Example sentence: “We have a patch saved for that effect.”
Peak Filter
Peak Filter Type: noun Pronunciation: /peak-fil-ter/ What does Peak Filter mean? A type of filter that acts as a narrow bell curve, it boosts or cuts the middle/center frequencies in an audio signal. Peak Filter is a type of filter that acts as a narrow bell curve, it boosts or cuts the middle/center frequencies in […]
Peak Meter
Peak Meter Type: noun Pronunciation: /peak-meet-err/ Also spelled or known as: Peak-Meter, PeakMeter What does Peak Meter mean? A meter that measures the peak level of audio or sound. A peak meter measures the peak level of audio or sound. Example sentence: “Where is it at on the peak meter?”
Performance Royalties
Performance Royalties Type: noun Pronunciation: /per-for-mance-ro-yal-tees/ Related: Performance, Rights, Royalties Also spelled or known as: Performance-Royalties What does Performance Royalties mean? Income earned from a song on radio, television, concerts, and other public performances or broadcast of music. Performance Royalties are income earned from a song on radio, television, concerts, and other public performances or […]
Phantom Power
Phantom Power Type: noun Pronunciation: /fan-tom-pow-err/ Also spelled or known as: Phantom-Power, PhantomPower What does Phantom power mean? A setting on most interfaces or mixers that sends +48V of power to input if required. Phantom Power is a setting on audio interfaces and mixers that powers condenser microphones with +48V of power to input if […]
Phono
Phono Type: noun Pronunciation: /pho-no/ What does Phono mean? RCA inputs/outputs. Phono is another name for RCA inputs/outputs. Phono plugs can be found on plenty of audio devices like turntables, cassette decks, mixers, & more. Example sentence: “I’m looking for a phono plug.”
Pianist
Pianist Type: noun Pronunciation: /pian-ist/ Related: Piano What does Pianist mean? Someone who plays the piano; a piano player. A pianist is someone who plays the piano. A piano player is known as a pianist. Example sentence: “The pianist is heading to the stage now.”
Piano Roll
Piano Roll Type: noun Pronunciation: /pia-no-roll/ Also spelled or known as: Piano-Roll What does Piano Roll mean? A MIDI sequencer with all of the possible notes on the left-hand side of the screen. Piano Roll is a MIDI sequencer with all of the possible notes on the left-hand side of the screen, arranged exactly like […]
Ping-Pong
Ping-Pong Type: noun, effect Pronunciation: /ping-pong/ Also spelled or known as: PingPong, Ping Pong What does Ping-Pong mean? A delay alternating between the left and right speakers. Example sentence: “I want to hear some ping-pong on it.”
Pink Noise
Pink Noise Type: noun Pronunciation: /pink-noise/ Also spelled or known as: Pink-Noise, Pinknoise What does Pink Noise mean? A type of noise similar to white noise, except the high frequencies are slightly wet. Other Noises: White Noise, Brown Noise, Quantization Noise Example sentence: “That pink noise quickly reminded me of the beach.”
Pitch
Pitch Type: noun Pronunciation: /p-itch/ Related: Frequency What does Pitch mean? The frequency of a note in Hertz. The frequency – A higher or lower tone of music. Pitch synonyms: Frequency Example sentence: “I love when you hit that pitch.”
Pitch Shifter
Pitch Shifter Type: noun, processor Pronunciation: /pitch-shift-err/ Also spelled or known as: Pitch-shifter, Pitchshifter Related: Frequency shifter What does Pitch shifter mean? A sound processor that changes the pitch of a sound. Pitch shifter is used to change pitch. Example sentence: “It sounds better with the pitch shifter.”
Plat
Plat (certification) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /plaht/ Also spelled: Platinum Also known as: Platinum selling, Platinum status, Platinum single, Platinum album, Certified Platinum, Went Platinum What does Plat mean? 1 million (1,000,000) copies of a song or an album sold. Other music certifications: Diamond, Gold, No. 1 Plat synonyms: Platinum Example sentence: “The team is […]
Platinum
Platinum (certification) Type: noun Pronunciation: /plat-e-num/ Also spelled: Plat Also known as: Platinum selling, Platinum status, Platinum single, Platinum album, Certified Platinum, Went Platinum What does Platinum mean? 1 million (1,000,000) copies of a song or an album sold. Other music certifications: Diamond, Gold, No. 1 Platinum synonyms: Plat Example sentence: “He was so happy […]
Play
Play Type: noun Pronunciation: /play/ Related: Playback What does Play mean? A control that resembles a triangular button and plays audio and reproduces it in real time. Play synonyms: Playback More Transport controls: Record, Pause, Stop, Mute, Rewind, Fast-Forward Example sentence: “Press play let’s hear it.”
Playback
Playback Type: noun Pronunciation: /play-back/ Also spelled or known as: Play-back, Play back Related: Play What does Playback mean? 1. A control that resembles a triangular button and plays audio and reproduces it in real time. 2. The reproduction of previously recorded sounds. Playback synonyms: Play Playback controls: Record, Play, Pause, Stop, Mute, Rewind, Fast-Forward […]
Playback Controls
Playback Controls Type: noun Pronunciation: /play-back-kon-trolls/ Also spelled or known as: Playback-Controls, PlaybackControls Singular: Playback Control Playback Controls: Record, Play, Pause, Mute, Stop, Rewind, Fast-Forward What does Playback Controls mean? A section of a DAW that contains the record, play, pause, stop, and other buttons. Playback Controls (also known as Transport Controls) is the area […]
Plosives
Plosives Type: noun Pronunciation: /plow-sives/ What does Plosives mean? Sounds that are created by stopping air flow out of the mouth and suddenly releasing it. Common examples of Plosives are words with P’s, B’s, T’s, K’s, and D’s. Example sentence: “A pop filter is for blocking plosives.”
Pluck
Pluck Type: noun Pronunciation: /plawk/ What does Pluck mean? A synth sound with fast attack and decay. Pluck is a synth sound with fast attack and decay. Pluck emulates a guitar or string. Example sentence: “Can you please take the pluck out.”
Plugin
Plugin Type: noun Pronunciation: /plug-in/ Also spelled or known as: Plug-in, Audio Plugin, Audio Plug-in Plural: Plugins What does Plugin mean? A piece of software that can be used with a DAW to expand its functionality. A plugin is a piece of software that can be used with a DAW to expand its functionality. Plugins […]
Points
Points Type: noun Pronunciation: /points/ What does Points mean? Percentage points; income producers and artists earn on their percentage of a record. Points are percentage points; income producers and artists earn on their percentage of a record. If a producer has five points then they have 5% of sales) on that record. Points synonyms: Royalty, […]
Polyphonic
Polyphonic Type: noun, adjective Pronunciation: /poll-e-foe-nik/ What does Polyphonic mean? The ability for an electronic instrument to play more than one note at once. Polyphonic is the ability for an electronic instrument to play more than one note at once or at a time. Example sentence: “The one we’re designing now is polyphonic.”
Pop Filter
Pop Filter Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /pop-fil-ter/ Also spelled or known as: Pop-filter, Popfilter What does Pop Filter mean? A filter placed in front of a microphone to reduce the sound of plosives/”pop” sounds. A pop filter is not a filter in your DAW. A pop filter is placed in front of a microphone or between […]
Port
Port Type: noun Pronunciation: /port/ What does Port mean? An input a USB or other device can get plugged into. A port is an input a USB or other device can get plugged into. You might have a hard drive with loops which will go into a USB port. Example sentence: “Do you see the […]
Post
Post Type: noun Pronunciation: /pohst/ Opposite: Pre Related: Post-Production What does Post mean? Work added to the production after the recording process. Post is the opposite of pre. Post (short for post-production) means work added to the production after the recording process. Things like overdubbing, editing, mixing, and mastering are done in post. Example sentence: […]
Post-Production
Post-Production Type: noun Pronunciation: /post-pro-duk-tion/ Also spelled or known as: Post Production, PostProduction Opposite: Pre-Production Related: Post What does Post-production mean? Work added to the production after the recording process. Post-production (also known as post) means work added to the production after the recording process. Things like overdubbing, editing, mixing, and mastering are done in […]
Postlude
Postlude Type: noun Pronunciation: /post-lood/ Related: Interlude, Prelude What does Postlude mean? A concluding or ending piece of music. A postlude is a concluding or ending piece of music. A postlude is usually at the end of an album. Example sentence: “That postlude was so good.”
Pre
Pre Type: noun Pronunciation: /pree/ Opposite: Post What does Pre mean? Anything before some sort of recording or processing. Pre is the opposite of post. Example sentence: “We had all the instrumentals on the album made pre recording.”
Pre-Chorus
Pre-Chorus Type: noun Pronunciation: /pre-ko-rus/ Also spelled or known as: Bridge, Pre Chorus, PreChorus Related: Chorus What does Pre-Chorus mean? A section that connects the verse and the chorus. Pre-Chorus is (very similar to a Bridge and all songs dont necessarily have this) the section that connects the verse and the chorus in a song. […]
Preamp
Preamp Type: noun, device, equipment Pronunciation: /pre-amp/ Also spelled or known as: Preamplifier, Pre-amp, Pre amp Related: Pre, Preamplifier What does Preamp mean? An amplifier that boosts the incoming signal from a microphone. A preamp is a low-noise amplifier device that boosts the gain of a signal before being recorded, processed, or amplified. A preamp […]
Preamplifier
Preamplifier Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /pre-amp-lee-fy-err/ Also spelled or known as: Preamp, Pre-amp, Pre amp, Pre amplifier, Pre-amplifier Related: Preamp What does Preamplifier mean? An amplifier that boosts the incoming signal from a microphone. A Preamplifier is a low-noise amplifier device that boosts the gain of a signal before being recorded, processed, or amplified. A […]
Prelude
Prelude Type: noun Pronunciation: /pre-lood/ Related: Interlude, Postlude What does Prelude mean? An introductory or preliminary piece of music; a preface. A prelude is an introductory or preliminary piece of music; a preface. A prelude is most commonly played by an orchestra. Prelude synonyms: Intro, Preface Example sentence: “That was a really good prelude.”
Preset
Preset Type: noun Pronunciation: /pre-set/ What does Preset mean? A combination of settings set in advance to create a certain sound. Preset is a combination of settings set in advance to create a certain sound. A preset usually comes with a synth and is a combination of settings that can be loaded to recreate a […]
Presto
Presto Type: adverb Pronunciation: /pres-toe/ Opposite: Largo What does Presto mean? Fast Tempo or Quickly; to play or be playing an instrument very fast or at a quick tempo. Presto is to play or be playing an instrument very fast or at a quick tempo. Example sentence: “I want to hear the beginning of the […]
Prima Donna
Prima Donna Type: noun Pronunciation: /pre-mah-don-ah/ Also spelled or known as: Prima-Donna What does Prima Donna mean? The leading female singer in an opera company. A Prima Donna is the leading female singer in an opera company. Example sentence: “My daughter wants to be a prima donna.”
Principal
Principal Type: noun Pronunciation: /prin-cee-pal/ What does Principal mean? The best player in a section of the orchestra. The principal is the best player in a section of the orchestra. Examples of a principal would be a principal pianist, a principal violinist, or a principal flutist. Principal synonyms: Virtuoso Example sentence: “The principal violinist is […]
Pro Tools
Pro Tools Type: noun, DAW Pronunciation: /pro-tools/ Also spelled or known as: Pro-Tools, ProTool What does Pro Tools mean? A popular DAW created by Avid. Pro Tools is very popular among audio engineers and mixing professionals. Other DAWS: Logic Pro, Ableton Live (Ableton), GarageBand, Bitwig Studio, FL Studio, Cubase/Nuendo, Reaper, Audacity Example sentence: “A lot […]
Processor
Processor Type: noun Pronunciation: /pro-cess-err/ Plural: Processors What does Processor mean? A device designed to manipulate an audio signal by changing its dynamics or frequency content. A Processor is a device designed to manipulate an audio signal by changing its dynamics or frequency content. Examples of processors include compressors, gates and equalizers. Example sentence: “I […]
Producer
Producer Type: noun Pronunciation: /pro-due-serr/ Related: Record Producer, Audio Producer, Sound Producer, Song Producer Plural: Producers What does Producer mean? Someone who engages in music production. A producer is someone who someone who engages in music production. A producer can be used to refer to someone who is in charge of the entire music creation […]
Program
Program Type: noun Pronunciation: /pro-gram/ What does Program mean? 1. A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) or Software. 2. A setting on a synth that can be changed to recall a patch/preset. Program synonyms: DAW A program is known as a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) or a recording software. A program can also mean a setting […]
Program Music
Program Music Type: noun Pronunciation: /pro-gram-mew-sik/ Also spelled or known as: Program-Music What does Program Music mean? Any piece of instrumental music based on a book or story. Program Music is any piece of instrumental music based on a book or story. Program Music synonyms: Soundtrack Example sentence: “The director loves the program music.”
Public Domain
Public Domain Type: noun Pronunciation: /pub-lik-doh-main/ Also spelled or known as: Public-Domain What does Public Domain mean? Works that are available to the public and not subject to copyright. Public Domain works are available to the public and are not subject to copyright. Example sentence: “The design is in the public domain.”
Publishing Agreement
Publishing Agreement Type: noun Pronunciation: /pub-leesh-in-ag-ree-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Exclusive Publishing Agreement What does Publishing Agreement mean? A written agreement allowing a music publisher to publish some or all of a songwriter’s or composer’s work for a certain period of time. A Publishing Agreement (also known as an “Exclusive Publishing Agreement”) is a […]
PWM
PWM Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /p-w-m/ Also spelled or known as: P-W-M, P.W.M Related: Pulse Width Modulation What does PWM mean? Pulse Width Modulation. PWM stands for Pulse Width Modulation. A synthesis process that changes a square wave into a pulse wave by adding silence in the wave cycle, which thins out the square wave. […]