Side A
Side A Type: noun Pronunciation: /side-ay/ or /side-A/ Also spelled or known as: A-Side Plural: Side As Related: Side B What does Side A mean? The first side of a vinyl record, cassette, or physical release. Side A usually contains the lead tracks, main single, or first sequence of songs on a physical music format. […]
Side Agreement
Side Agreement Type: noun Pronunciation: /side-ah-gree-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Side Letter Plural: Side Agreements Related: Agreement What does Side Agreement mean? A separate document that modifies, clarifies, or supplements a primary agreement. Side Agreements are commonly used to address specific terms that are not included in the main contract. Side Agreement synonyms: Side Letter, […]
Side B
Side B Type: noun Pronunciation: /side-bee/ or /side-b/ Also spelled or known as: B-Side Plural: Side Bs Related: Side A What does Side B mean? The second side of a vinyl record, cassette, or physical release. Side B may include additional songs, alternate versions, remixes, or deeper album cuts. Side B synonyms: B-Side, Second Side, […]
Side C
Side C Type: noun Pronunciation: /side-see/ or /side-c/ Also spelled or known as: C-Side Related: Side A, Side B, Side B What does Side C mean? The third side of a multi-disc vinyl or cassette release. Side C is commonly used on double albums, deluxe vinyl editions, and extended physical releases. Side C synonyms: C-Side, […]
Side D
Side D Type: noun Pronunciation: /side-dee/ or /side-d/ Also spelled or known as: D-Side Related: Side A, Side B, Side B What does Side D mean? The fourth side of a multi-disc vinyl or cassette release. Side D often completes a double LP or deluxe physical release and may include final tracks, remixes, or bonus […]
Side End Distortion
Side End Distortion Type: noun Pronunciation: /side end dis-tor-shun/ Also spelled or known as: Inner Groove Distortion Plural: Side End Distortions Related: Vinyl What does Side End Distortion mean? Audio distortion that can occur near the end of a vinyl record side. Side End Distortion is caused by reduced groove speed and tracking challenges near […]
Side Letter
Side Letter Type: noun Pronunciation: /side-let-er/ Also spelled or known as: Side Agreement Plural: Side Letters Related: Agreement What does Side Letter mean? A separate document that modifies, clarifies, or supplements a primary agreement. Side Letters are commonly used to address specific terms that are not included in the main contract. Side Letter synonyms: Side […]
Side Musician
Side Musician Type: noun Pronunciation: /syd-mew-zee-shan/ Also spelled or known as: Sideman, Featured Artist Plural: Side Musicians Related: Session Musician, Band Member, Featured Artist What does Side Musician mean? A musician is hired to perform live or record in support of a lead artist or band without being the main artist or main performer. Side Musician […]
Sidechaining
Sidechaining Type: noun Pronunciation: /side-chain-ing/ Also spelled or known as: Sidechain Compression Related: Compression What does Sidechaining mean? An audio processing technique in which one signal controls the processing applied to another. Sidechaining is commonly used to make kick drums and bass work together in a mix. Sidechaining synonyms: Sidechain Compression, Ducking Example sentence: “The […]
Sideman
Sideman Type: noun Pronunciation: /syd-man/ Also spelled or known as: Side Musician, Featured Artist Plural: Sidemen Related: Session Musician, Band Member, Featured Artist What does Sideman mean? A musician is hired to perform live or record in support of a lead artist or band without being the main artist or main performer. Sidemen commonly perform […]
Sideman Exclusion
Sideman Exclusion Type: noun Pronunciation: /syd-man-ik-skloo-zhun/ Also spelled or known as: Side Musician Exclusion, Sideman Clause Plural: Sideman Exclusions Related: Sideman, Sideman Clause What does Sideman Exclusion mean? A contractual provision that allows a signed musician to perform or record as a background or supporting musician for other acts without breaking the contract. Sideman Exclusion […]