Podcast
Podcast Type: noun Pronunciation: /pod-kast/ Also spelled or known as: Audio Show Plural: Podcasts Related: Audio Streams What does Podcast mean? A digital episodic audio or video program distributed online for users to download or stream. In music, podcasts may include interviews, commentary, DJ mixes, music education, industry news, or artist storytelling. Podcast synonyms: Audio […]
Poem
Poem Type: noun Pronunciation: /poh-em/ Also spelled or known as: Poetic Work Plural: Poems Related: Poetry, Poet, Poetic What does Poem mean? A literary work that uses rhythm, imagery, language, or structure for artistic expression. Poems can serve as inspiration for lyrics and songwriting. Poem synonyms: Poetic Work, Verse, Literary Composition Example sentence: “The songwriter […]
Poet
Poet Type: noun Pronunciation: /poh-it/ Also spelled or known as: Spoken Word Artist Plural: Poets Related: Poetry, Poetic What does Poet mean? A writer/creator or performer of poetry. In music, poets may influence lyric writing, spoken word, rap, performance art, and songwriting. Poet synonyms: Spoken Word Artist, Verse Writer, Lyric Poet Example sentence: “The poet […]
Poetic
Poetic Type: adjective Pronunciation: /poh-et-ik/ Also spelled or known as: Lyrical Related: Poetry, Poem, Poet What does Poetic mean? Expressive, artistic, or written with characteristic of poets or poetry. Poetic lyrics often use imagery, rhythm, metaphor, emotion, and layered meaning. Poetic synonyms: Lyrical, Expressive, Verse-Like Example sentence: “The rapper’s writing became more poetic on the […]
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
Pop Type: noun, adjective, genre Pronunciation: /pop/ Also spelled or known as: Popular Music Related: Mainstream, Pop Star, Pop Styles What does Pop mean? Popular Music; A genre or style of popular music designed for broad appeal. Pop often emphasizes melody, hooks, accessibility, polished production, and mass audience reach. Pop synonyms: Popular Music, Mainstream Music, […]
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 […]
Pop-Up
Pop-Up Type: noun, adjective Pronunciation: /pop-up/ Also spelled or known as: Pop-Up Event Plural: Pop-Ups Related: Launch Event What does Pop-Up mean? A temporary event, store, or experience. In music, Pop-Ups may promote albums, merchandise, fan experiences, listening events, or brand collaborations. Pop-Up synonyms: Pop-Up Event, Temporary Store, Temporary Experience Example sentence: “The artist opened […]
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.”