Placement
Placement Type: noun Pronunciation: /place-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Music Placement, Beat Placement Plural: Placements Related: Sync Licensing What does Placement mean? 1. The process of having your produced beat selected by an artist and recorded on. 2. The licensed use of music in media. Placements is when a producer gets an artist on […]
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 […]
Platform
Platform Type: noun Pronunciation: /plat-form/ Also spelled or known as: Digital Platform Plural: Platforms Related: Streaming Service, Streaming Services, Streaming Platform, Streaming Platforms What does Platform mean? A service or system where music, content, or products are distributed and consumed. Platforms may include streaming services, social media apps, ticketing sites, marketplaces, and fan communities. Platform […]
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 […]
Playlist
Playlist Type: noun Pronunciation: /play-list/ Also spelled or known as: Music Playlist Plural: Playlists Related: Streaming What does Playlist mean? A curated collection of audio tracks. Playlists may be created by listeners, platforms, brands, curators, labels, or artists. Playlist synonyms: Music Playlist, Song Collection, Track List Example sentence: “The song was added to a major […]
Playlist Curator
Playlist Curator Type: noun Pronunciation: /play-list-quu-ray-ter/ Also spelled or known as: Curator Plural: Playlist Curators Related: Playlist What does Playlist Curator mean? A person or team that selects music for a playlist. Playlist Curators influence discovery by choosing songs for playlists, either editorial playlists or third party playlists. Playlist Curator synonyms: Curator, Music Selector, Editorial Selector Example […]
Playlist Payola
Playlist Payola Type: noun Pronunciation: /play-list-pay-oh-luh/ Also spelled or known as: Playlist Bribery Related: Payola What does Playlist Payola mean? The practice of paying a curator for playlist placement without disclosing the payment. In music, Playlist Payola is the practice of exchanging compensation for playlist placement without proper disclosure. Playlist Payola synonyms: Playlist Bribery, Undisclosed […]
Playlist Pitch
Playlist Pitch Type: noun Pronunciation: /play-list-pich/ Also spelled or known as: Playlist Submission Plural: Playlist Pitches Related: Playlist Pitching What does Playlist Pitch mean? A submission made to playlist curators for consideration. Playlist Pitch synonyms: Playlist Submission, Curator Pitch, Playlist Proposal Example sentence: “The team submitted a playlist pitch before release day.”
Playlist Pitching
Playlist Pitching Type: noun Pronunciation: /play-list-pitch-ing/ Also spelled or known as: Playlist Submission Plural: Playlist Pitching Campaigns Related: Playlist Promotion What does Playlist Pitching mean? The process of submitting music to playlist curators. Playlist Pitching involves presenting songs to editors, curators, influencers, and streaming platforms for playlist consideration. Playlist Pitching synonyms: Playlist Submission, Playlist Outreach, […]
Playlisted
Playlisted Type: adjective Pronunciation: /play-list-ed/ Related: Playlist What does Playlisted mean? Added to a playlist. A song is Playlisted when it has been added to one or more playlists. Playlisted synonyms: Added to a Playlist, Featured in a Playlist, Curated Example sentence: “The track was playlisted on several editorial playlists.”
Playlisting
Playlisting Type: noun Pronunciation: /play-list-ing/ Also spelled or known as: Playlist Placement Related: Playlist, Playlisted What does Playlisting mean? The act of placing songs into playlists. Playlisting is a strategy used to increase exposure and streaming activity. Playlisting synonyms: Playlist Placement, Playlist Inclusion, Curated Placement Example sentence: “Playlisting became a major part of the release […]
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 […]