Scale
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /skayl/
Also spelled or known as: Musical Scale, Union Scale
Plural: Scales
Related: Minimum Wage, Collective Bargaining Agreement, CBA
What does Scale mean? 1. A sequence of notes arranged in ascending or descending order according to specific intervals (whole steps and half steps). 2. The minimum compensation established by a labor union or collective bargaining agreement for specific types of work.
In the music industry, scale rates are commonly established by organizations such as SAG-AFTRA and the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) for recording sessions, live performances, broadcasts, and other professional services.
Scale synonyms: Union Scale, Minimum Scale Rate, Contract Scale
Example sentence: “The orchestra musicians were paid according to union scale.”
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