PAMRA
PAMRA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /pam-ruh/ or /p-a-m-r-a/ Also spelled or known as: Performing Artists’ Media Rights Association Related: Performers’ Rights What does PAMRA mean? Performing Artists’ Media Rights Association; A UK performers’ rights organization historically connected to performer royalty collection. PAMRA represented performers in relation to certain recorded performance royalties before becoming part […]
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 […]
Panning
Panning Type: noun Pronunciation: /pan-ing/ Also spelled or known as: Stereo Panning Plural: Pannings Related: Mixing What does Panning mean? Placing sound left, right, or center in a stereo field. Panning helps position vocals, drums, instruments, and effects across the mix. Panning synonyms: Stereo Panning, Stereo Placement, Audio Placement, Stereo Positioning Example sentence: “The producer […]
Paparazzi
Paparazzi Type: noun Pronunciation: /pah-puh-raht-see/ Also spelled or known as: Celebrity Photographers Plural: Paparazzis Related: Public Figure What does Paparazzi mean? Photographers who pursue celebrities or public figures for photos or videos. In music, paparazzi often cover artists at events, airports, restaurants, concerts, and public appearances. Paparazzi synonyms: Celebrity Photographers, Press Photographers, Tabloid Photographers Example […]
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: […]
Parody
Parody Type: noun Pronunciation: /pair-uh-dee/ Also spelled or known as: Satirical Imitation Plural: Parodies Related: Fair Use What does Parody mean? A humorous or critical imitation of an existing work or style. In music, Parody may imitate lyrics, melody, performance style, genre, or artist identity to comment on or mock the original. Parody synonyms: Satirical […]
Parsons Code
Parsons Code Type: noun Pronunciation: /par-sunz-kohd/ Also spelled or known as: Melodic Contour Code Related: Music Identification What does Parsons Code mean? A simple way of identifying melodies by the direction of pitch movement; U (up), D (down) and R (repeat). Developed by Denys Parsons in 1975, the system represents a melody’s pitch changes while […]
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.”
Pay Source
Pay Source Type: noun Pronunciation: /pay-sors/ Also spelled or known as: Payment Source Plural: Pay Sources Related: Royalties What does Pay Source mean? The organization or revenue channel that issues payment. In music, a Pay Source may be a distributor, label, publisher, PRO, collection society, licensee, platform, or royalty administrator. Pay Source synonyms: Payment Source, […]
Payola
Payola Type: noun Pronunciation: /pay-oh-luh/ Also spelled or known as: Undisclosed Promotion Related: Radio Promotion, Playlist Payola, Radio, Airplay, Payola Schemes What does Payola mean? The illegal and unethical practice of paying a radio station, broadcaster, or DJ to play and promote a record without disclosing the payment. In the music industry, Payola is the […]