SEC
SEC Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ess-ee-see/ or /s-e-c/ Also spelled or known as: Securities and Exchange Commission Plural: SEC Filings Related: Investor What does SEC mean? Securities and Exchange Commission; A U.S. agency regulating securities, public companies, and investment markets. In music, the SEC may matter for public music companies, catalog investment funds, investor disclosures, […]
Second Engineer
Second Engineer Type: noun Pronunciation: /sek-kond-en-jin-neer/ Also spelled or known as: Second- Engineer Related: Engineer, Sound Engineer, Audio Engineer, Engineering What does Second Engineer mean? An assistant recording engineer. Second Engineer synonyms: Assistant, Backup Engineer Example sentence: “We have a second engineer if you need.”
Second Quarter
Second Quarter Type: noun Pronunciation: /sek-kond-kor-ter/ Also spelled or known as: Q2, 2nd Quarter Related: Financial Quarter, Q1, First Quarter, Q3, Third Quarter, Q4, Fourth Quarter What does Second Quarter mean? The second 3 months of a calendar year; April, May, June. In music business planning, Second Quarter aka Q2, may include release schedules, budgets, […]
Second Screen
Second Screen Type: noun Pronunciation: /sek-und-skreen/ Also spelled or known as: Companion Screen Related: Fan Engagement What does Second Screen mean? A secondary device used while working or consuming media on a primary screen. Second screen engagement may involve working on a different computer, device, etc, or fans using phones during concerts, livestreams, award shows, […]
Self-Published
Self-Published Type: adjective Pronunciation: /self-pub-lisht/ Also spelled or known as: Independently Published Related: Self-Publishing, Vanity Publishing, Publishing What does Self-Published mean? Released or published directly by the creator without a traditional publisher. Self-Published works are issued by the creator or their own company rather than through a third-party publisher. Self-Published synonyms: Independently Published, Creator-Published, Directly […]
Self-Publishing
Self-Publishing Type: noun Pronunciation: /self-pub-lish-ing/ Also spelled or known as: Independent Publishing Plural: Self-Publishing Models Related: Self-Published, Vanity Publishing What does Self-Publishing mean? Publishing work directly without a traditional publisher. Self-Publishing allows creators to control release, ownership, pricing, distribution, and marketing. Self-Publishing synonyms: Independent Publishing, Direct Publishing, Creator Publishing Example sentence: “Self-publishing allowed the artist […]
Self-Released
Self-Released Type: adjective Pronunciation: /self-ree-lesesd/ Also spelled or known as: Independently Released Related: Self-Releasing, Self-Released Works What does Self-Released mean? Released directly by the artist without a traditional record label. Self-Released music is commonly distributed through digital distributors and independent channels. Self-Released synonyms: Independently Released, Artist-Released, Directly Released Example sentence: “The self-released album reached over […]
Self-Releasing
Self-Releasing Type: noun, adjective Pronunciation: /self-ree-lee-sing/ Also spelled or known as: Self-Released Related: Self-Releasing Artist What does Self-Releasing mean? To be releasing music directly without a traditional label. Self-Releasing describes artists who distribute and promote their own recordings through digital platforms, direct sales, or independent services. Self-Releasing synonyms: Self-Released, DIY Releasing, Independent Releasing Example sentence: […]
Self-Releasing Artist
Self-Releasing Artist Type: noun Pronunciation: /self-ree-lee-sing-ar-tist/ Also spelled or known as: Self-Released Artist Plural: Self-Releasing Artists Related: Independent Artist What does Self-Releasing Artist mean? An artist who releases music without a traditional record label. A Self-Releasing Artist handles or controls distribution, marketing, ownership, release planning, and fan engagement independently. Self-Releasing Artist synonyms: Self-Released Artist, DIY […]
SERFA
SERFA Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /sir-fah/ or /s-e-r-f-a/ Also spelled or known as: Southeast Regional Folk Alliance Related: Folk, Folk Music, NERFA, SERFA Members What does SERFA mean? Southeast Regional Folk Alliance; A regional folk music organization serving the southeastern United States. SERFA hosts conferences, showcases, educational sessions, and networking opportunities. SERFA synonyms: Southeast Regional […]
SESAC
SESAC Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /see-sak/ Also spelled or known as: Society of European Stage Authors and Composers Related: Performing Rights Organization What does SESAC mean? Society of European Stage Authors and Composers; A U.S. performing rights organization that collects royalties for songwriters, composers, and publishers. SESAC licenses public performances of music and distributes royalties […]
Sesh
Sesh Type: noun Pronunciation: /sesh/ Also spelled or known as: Session Plural: Seshes Related: Recording Session, Session What does Sesh mean? Short for Session; Recording studio session. A Sesh may involve recording, writing, producing, mixing, rehearsing, or collaborating. Sesh synonyms: Session, Studio Session, Creative Session Example sentence: “The rapper booked a late-night sesh with the […]
Session
Session Type: noun Pronunciation: /sesh-un/ Also spelled or known as: Studio Session Plural: Sessions Related: Recording Session What does Session mean? A time dedicated to capturing audio performances. Sessions may involve recording, songwriting, rehearsing, producing, mixing, mastering, or collaborating on music. Session synonyms: Studio Session, Recording Session, Creative Session Example sentence: “The songwriter booked a […]
Session Musician
Session Musician Type: noun Pronunciation: /sesh-un-myoo-zish-un/ Also spelled or known as: Studio Musician Plural: Session Musicians Related: Performer What does Session Musician mean? A musician hired to perform on recordings or live projects. A Session Musician contributes instrumental or vocal performances for specific sessions, often without being a permanent member of the artist’s act. Session […]
Set
Set Type: noun Pronunciation: /set/ Also spelled or known as: Performance Set Plural: Sets Related: Setlist What does Set mean? A group of songs performed during a show or DJ performance. A Set may be planned around a setlist, time slot, genre, mood, or event. Set synonyms: Performance Set, DJ Set, Live Set Example sentence: […]
Setlist
Setlist Type: noun Pronunciation: /set-list/ Also spelled or known as: Set List, Set-List Plural: Setlists Related: Live Performance What does Setlist mean? The planned order of songs for a live concert. A Setlist helps artists, musicians, crews, and production teams coordinate a live performance. Setlist synonyms: Set List, Song Order, Performance List Example sentence: “The […]