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music (dotMusic) is a proposed generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS) of the Internet, intended for the music community and music web sites.
music (dotMusic) is a proposed generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS) of the Internet, intended for the music community and music web sites.
360 deal
In the music industry, a 360 deal is a business relationship between an artist and a music industry company.
In the music industry, a 360 deal is a business relationship between an artist and a music industry company.
Almostfamous
AlmostFamous is a discovery platform, launched in May 2010, for emerging artists that enables independent musicians and artists to interact with their fans and connect with industry professional...
AlmostFamous is a discovery platform, launched in May 2010, for emerging artists that enables independent musicians and artists to interact with their fans and connect with industry professional...
APM Music
APM Music,a production music company and joint venture between EMI Music Publishing and Universal Music Group provides production music for use in film, television, radio, advertising, video gam...
APM Music,a production music company and joint venture between EMI Music Publishing and Universal Music Group provides production music for use in film, television, radio, advertising, video gam...
Applied Media Technologies Corporation
Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) was founded in 1991 in Tampa, Florida as a provider of "on hold" messaging to US and Canadian businesses under the brand name TelAdvantage.
Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) was founded in 1991 in Tampa, Florida as a provider of "on hold" messaging to US and Canadian businesses under the brand name TelAdvantage.
Artist development deal
An artist development deal is often the first of a recording artist's contracts with a major record label.
An artist development deal is often the first of a recording artist's contracts with a major record label.
Artists and repertoire
Artists and repertoire is the division of a record label that is responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists.
Artists and repertoire is the division of a record label that is responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists.
Big in Japan (phrase)
Big in Japan was originally a scornful phrase applied to Western rock bands that failed to sell many records in the United States and/or the United Kingdom.
Big in Japan was originally a scornful phrase applied to Western rock bands that failed to sell many records in the United States and/or the United Kingdom.
Blastbeat (company)
Blastbeat is a multi-disciplinarian international social enterprise and music business programme and competition for second level or high school children.
Blastbeat is a multi-disciplinarian international social enterprise and music business programme and competition for second level or high school children.
bloom.fm
mflow was a online social music streaming, recommendation and mp3-retailing service.
mflow was a online social music streaming, recommendation and mp3-retailing service.
Bonus track
In terms of recorded music, a bonus track (also known as a bonus cut or bonus) is a piece of music which has been included on specific releases or reissues of an album.
In terms of recorded music, a bonus track (also known as a bonus cut or bonus) is a piece of music which has been included on specific releases or reissues of an album.
Bootleg recording
A bootleg recording is an audio or video recording of a performance that was not officially released by the artist or under other legal authority.
A bootleg recording is an audio or video recording of a performance that was not officially released by the artist or under other legal authority.
Brewster Productions
Brewster Productions is a concert production and promotion company based in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Brewster Productions is a concert production and promotion company based in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Burnside Distribution Corporation
Burnside Distribution Corporation (BDC) is a National and International distributor of both physical and digital music media (CDs and DVDs).
Burnside Distribution Corporation (BDC) is a National and International distributor of both physical and digital music media (CDs and DVDs).
Buzz single
In music, a buzz single is a track or promotional song, released by the label proceeding the albums release.
In music, a buzz single is a track or promotional song, released by the label proceeding the albums release.
Christian music industry
The Christian music industry is a small part of the larger music industry, that focuses on traditional Gospel music, Southern Gospel music, Contemporary Christian music, and alternative Christia...
The Christian music industry is a small part of the larger music industry, that focuses on traditional Gospel music, Southern Gospel music, Contemporary Christian music, and alternative Christia...
Compass Point All Stars
The Compass Point phenomenon was designed to be to reggae-based pop/rock music of the 80s, what Nashville was to country music, or the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section was to soul and R&B in the 60s...
The Compass Point phenomenon was designed to be to reggae-based pop/rock music of the 80s, what Nashville was to country music, or the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section was to soul and R&B in the 60s...
Congressional Payola Investigations
The Congressional Payola Investigations occurred in 1959, after the United States Senate began investigating the Payola Scandal.
The Congressional Payola Investigations occurred in 1959, after the United States Senate began investigating the Payola Scandal.
Cover charge
At bars and nightclubs, or restaurants with live entertainment, a cover charge is a flat fee for entry to increase their revenue.
At bars and nightclubs, or restaurants with live entertainment, a cover charge is a flat fee for entry to increase their revenue.
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song.
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song.
Cut-out (recording industry)
In the recording industry, a cut-out refers to a deeply-discounted or remaindered copy of an LP, cassette tape, Compact Disc, or other item.
In the recording industry, a cut-out refers to a deeply-discounted or remaindered copy of an LP, cassette tape, Compact Disc, or other item.
De Havilland Law
The De Havilland Law is the informal name of a certain judicial interpretation of California Labor Code Section 2855, a California law which prevents a court from enforcing specific performance ...
The De Havilland Law is the informal name of a certain judicial interpretation of California Labor Code Section 2855, a California law which prevents a court from enforcing specific performance ...
Deletion (music industry)
Deletion is a music industry term referring to the removal of a record or records from a label's official catalog, so that it is out of print, but usually at a record artist's request.
Deletion is a music industry term referring to the removal of a record or records from a label's official catalog, so that it is out of print, but usually at a record artist's request.
Direct-to-Fan
Direct-to-Fan is a business model used by independent musicians, independent music labels, music marketing professionals, promoters, and others in the music industry.
Direct-to-Fan is a business model used by independent musicians, independent music labels, music marketing professionals, promoters, and others in the music industry.
Free music
Free music is music that, like free software, can freely be copied, distributed and modified for any purpose.
Free music is music that, like free software, can freely be copied, distributed and modified for any purpose.
G.V. Series
The G.V. Series (perhaps for Grabation Victor) were a series of 10 inch 78 rpm Gramophone records produced in Europe and the United States from 1933 to 1958, and exported (or repressed ...
The G.V. Series (perhaps for Grabation Victor) were a series of 10 inch 78 rpm Gramophone records produced in Europe and the United States from 1933 to 1958, and exported (or repressed ...
Gold single
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies.
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies.
Hit Song Science
Hit Song Science (HSS) is a technology that was launched in 2003 by Polyphonic HMI and that uses statistical and signal processing techniques to help music industry professionals and artists pre...
Hit Song Science (HSS) is a technology that was launched in 2003 by Polyphonic HMI and that uses statistical and signal processing techniques to help music industry professionals and artists pre...
International Music Summit
International Music Summit (IMS) is a 3-day dance music conference that takes place in Ibiza.
International Music Summit (IMS) is a 3-day dance music conference that takes place in Ibiza.
International Recording Media Association
The International Recording Media Association, previously known as the International Tape Association, is an international trade association dealing with every facet of recording, media an...
The International Recording Media Association, previously known as the International Tape Association, is an international trade association dealing with every facet of recording, media an...
International Standard Music Number
The International Standard Music Number or ISMN (ISO 10957) is a thirteen-character alphanumeric identifier for printed music developed by ISO. The original proposal for an ISMN was ...
The International Standard Music Number or ISMN (ISO 10957) is a thirteen-character alphanumeric identifier for printed music developed by ISO. The original proposal for an ISMN was ...
Jeff Pollack (media consultant)
Jeff Pollack is an American music and media consultant most known for being the CEO of one of the largest media advisory firms in the United States.
Jeff Pollack is an American music and media consultant most known for being the CEO of one of the largest media advisory firms in the United States.
Jeff Pollack (music and media consultant)
Jeff Pollack is an American music and media consultant most known for being the CEO of one of the largest media advisory firms in the United States.
Jeff Pollack is an American music and media consultant most known for being the CEO of one of the largest media advisory firms in the United States.
Justin Goldberg
Justin Goldberg is an American music industry executive, artist manager, writer and graphic artist.
Justin Goldberg is an American music industry executive, artist manager, writer and graphic artist.
JVA Artists, Inc.
JVA Artists, Inc. is a management and booking agency that operates in Northern and Central California.
JVA Artists, Inc. is a management and booking agency that operates in Northern and Central California.
Kansai Music Conference
Kansai Music Conference, is an international music industry conference based in the city of Osaka, located next to Kobe and Kyoto in the Kansai region of Japan, approx.
Kansai Music Conference, is an international music industry conference based in the city of Osaka, located next to Kobe and Kyoto in the Kansai region of Japan, approx.
Lead sheet
A lead sheet is a form of music notation that specifies the essential elements of a popular song: the melody, lyrics and harmony.
A lead sheet is a form of music notation that specifies the essential elements of a popular song: the melody, lyrics and harmony.
Lead single
A lead single is usually the first single released by a musician or a band from or before a given album.
A lead single is usually the first single released by a musician or a band from or before a given album.
Los Angeles Art Organ Company
The Los Angeles Art Organ Company was based, as its name suggests, in Los Angeles, California.
The Los Angeles Art Organ Company was based, as its name suggests, in Los Angeles, California.
Low bit
Low bit (short for low bitrate, also known as lobit) is a musical aesthetic characterized by lossy data compression artifacts caused by encoding songs at low bitrates.
Low bit (short for low bitrate, also known as lobit) is a musical aesthetic characterized by lossy data compression artifacts caused by encoding songs at low bitrates.
Magnitizdat
Magnitizdat is a term used to describe the process of re-copying and self distributing live audio tape recordings in the Soviet Union that were not available commercially.
Magnitizdat is a term used to describe the process of re-copying and self distributing live audio tape recordings in the Soviet Union that were not available commercially.
Master Reel
A master reel is a single-track mono or two-track stereo reel-to-reel which stores the master recording of a professional record album.
A master reel is a single-track mono or two-track stereo reel-to-reel which stores the master recording of a professional record album.
Midem
Short for Marché International du Disque et de l'Edition Musicale, MIDEM is the world's largest music industry trade fair, which has been held annually at the Palais des Festivals in Canne...
Short for Marché International du Disque et de l'Edition Musicale, MIDEM is the world's largest music industry trade fair, which has been held annually at the Palais des Festivals in Canne...
Money note
A money note is a music industry slang term which refers to a part of a live or recorded singing performance which is subjectively judged to be very dramatic or emotionally stirring.
A money note is a music industry slang term which refers to a part of a live or recorded singing performance which is subjectively judged to be very dramatic or emotionally stirring.
MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video
The MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video was first awarded in 1989, and it was one of the original four genre categories that were added to the MTV Video Music Awards that year.
The MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video was first awarded in 1989, and it was one of the original four genre categories that were added to the MTV Video Music Awards that year.
Music Allies
Music Allies is a marketing company that promotes 20+ independent record labels and major music festivals.
Music Allies is a marketing company that promotes 20+ independent record labels and major music festivals.
Music catalog
In the music industry, a collection of musical compositions is cataloged into a music catalog.
In the music industry, a collection of musical compositions is cataloged into a music catalog.
Music industry
The music industry or music business sells compositions, recordings and performances of music.
The music industry or music business sells compositions, recordings and performances of music.
Music informatics
Music Informatics (MI) is emerging interdisciplinary research areas dealing with the production, distribution, and consumption of music through technology (especially in digital formats).
Music Informatics (MI) is emerging interdisciplinary research areas dealing with the production, distribution, and consumption of music through technology (especially in digital formats).
Music law
Music Law refers to legal aspects of the music industry and certain legal aspects in other sectors of the entertainment industry.
Music Law refers to legal aspects of the music industry and certain legal aspects in other sectors of the entertainment industry.
Music library
A music library contains music-related materials for patron use.
A music library contains music-related materials for patron use.
Music licensing
Music licensing is the licensed use of copyrighted music.
Music licensing is the licensed use of copyrighted music.
Music on demand
Music-On-Demand is a music distribution model conceived with the growth of two-way computing, telecommunications and the Internet in the early 1990s.
Music-On-Demand is a music distribution model conceived with the growth of two-way computing, telecommunications and the Internet in the early 1990s.
Music on hold
Music on hold is the business practice of playing recorded music to fill the silence that would be heard by telephone callers who have been placed on hold.
Music on hold is the business practice of playing recorded music to fill the silence that would be heard by telephone callers who have been placed on hold.
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or ...
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or ...
Music rotation
Music rotation is a practice under the jurisdiction of the music director at a radio station.
Music rotation is a practice under the jurisdiction of the music director at a radio station.
Needle time
Needle time was created in the United Kingdom by the Musicians' Union and Phonographic Performance Limited, in order to restrict the amount of recorded music that could be transmitted by British...
Needle time was created in the United Kingdom by the Musicians' Union and Phonographic Performance Limited, in order to restrict the amount of recorded music that could be transmitted by British...
Netlabel
A netlabel is a record label that distributes its music through digital audio formats over the Internet.
A netlabel is a record label that distributes its music through digital audio formats over the Internet.
New Leaf Distributing Company
New Leaf Distributing Company is a national and international wholesale distributor in the New Age merchandise industry, founded in 1975 by Alim Thompson.
New Leaf Distributing Company is a national and international wholesale distributor in the New Age merchandise industry, founded in 1975 by Alim Thompson.
New Music (music industry)
New Music was an umbrella term used by the music industry and by music journalists in the United States, primarily during 1982 and 1983 to describe music acts who had come to commercial success ...
New Music was an umbrella term used by the music industry and by music journalists in the United States, primarily during 1982 and 1983 to describe music acts who had come to commercial success ...
Odyssey Studios
Odyssey Studios was a recording studio based near Marble Arch in London and opened in 1979.
Odyssey Studios was a recording studio based near Marble Arch in London and opened in 1979.
On air on sale
On air on sale is a policy in the music industry where recorded music is made available for sale at the same time as it is made available for radio broadcast, instead of several weeks later in o...
On air on sale is a policy in the music industry where recorded music is made available for sale at the same time as it is made available for radio broadcast, instead of several weeks later in o...
Open Music Model
The Open Music Model is an economic and technological framework for the recording industry based on research conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
The Open Music Model is an economic and technological framework for the recording industry based on research conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Open Source Track
The Open Source Track is a licensing and distribution model for music initiative created by entrepreneur Israel Anderson and musician Marc Scibilia to encourage creative freedom in the music ind...
The Open Source Track is a licensing and distribution model for music initiative created by entrepreneur Israel Anderson and musician Marc Scibilia to encourage creative freedom in the music ind...
Payola
Payola, in the American music industry, is the illegal practice of payment or other inducement by record companies for the broadcast of recordings on music radio in which the song is presented a...
Payola, in the American music industry, is the illegal practice of payment or other inducement by record companies for the broadcast of recordings on music radio in which the song is presented a...
Performing rights
Performing rights are the right to perform music in public.
Performing rights are the right to perform music in public.
Polyphonic HMI
Polyphonic HMI is a music analysis company jointly founded in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain by Mike McCready and an artificial intelligence firm called Grupo AIA. Its principal product is called "...
Polyphonic HMI is a music analysis company jointly founded in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain by Mike McCready and an artificial intelligence firm called Grupo AIA. Its principal product is called "...
Promoter (entertainment)
An entertainment promoter i.e. music, wrestling, boxing etc is a person or company in the business of marketing and promoting live events such as concerts/gigs, boxing matches...
An entertainment promoter i.e. music, wrestling, boxing etc is a person or company in the business of marketing and promoting live events such as concerts/gigs, boxing matches...
Promotional recording
A promotional recording, or promo, is an audio or video recording distributed for free, usually in order to promote a recording that is or soon will be commercially available.
A promotional recording, or promo, is an audio or video recording distributed for free, usually in order to promote a recording that is or soon will be commercially available.
Published Price to Dealer
In the music industry, the Published Price to Dealer (PPD) is the wholesale unit price of a recorded work.
In the music industry, the Published Price to Dealer (PPD) is the wholesale unit price of a recorded work.
Radio promotion
Radio promotion is the division of a record company which is charged with placing songs on the radio.
Radio promotion is the division of a record company which is charged with placing songs on the radio.
Record label
A record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos.
A record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos.
Recording contract
A recording contract (commonly called a record deal) is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist (or group), where the artist makes a record (or series of records) f...
A recording contract (commonly called a record deal) is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist (or group), where the artist makes a record (or series of records) f...
Recoupment
Recoupment is the practice, common in the music industry, of claiming an advance provided to an artist back from that artist rather than (or, as well as) from related sources.
Recoupment is the practice, common in the music industry, of claiming an advance provided to an artist back from that artist rather than (or, as well as) from related sources.
Reissue
A reissue (also known as a re-release or re-edition) is the repeated issue of a published work.
A reissue (also known as a re-release or re-edition) is the repeated issue of a published work.
Release (music)
In the music industry, a release is usually a term referring to the creative output from an artist available for sale or distribution; a broad term covering the many different formats music can ...
In the music industry, a release is usually a term referring to the creative output from an artist available for sale or distribution; a broad term covering the many different formats music can ...
Remix service
A remix service is a service (company or organization) that provides remixed music to disc jockeys.
A remix service is a service (company or organization) that provides remixed music to disc jockeys.
Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music
Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music (2009, ISBN 978-1-4165-4727-3) is a book by Chicago Tribune rock critic Greg Kot who is the cohost of the Chicago Public Radio show, Sound...
Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music (2009, ISBN 978-1-4165-4727-3) is a book by Chicago Tribune rock critic Greg Kot who is the cohost of the Chicago Public Radio show, Sound...
Royalty-free music
Royalty-free music commonly refers to stock or 'library music' licensed for a single fee, without the need to pay any subsequent royalties.
Royalty-free music commonly refers to stock or 'library music' licensed for a single fee, without the need to pay any subsequent royalties.
Selling out
"Selling out" is the compromising of integrity, morality, or principles in exchange for money or "success".
"Selling out" is the compromising of integrity, morality, or principles in exchange for money or "success".
Silenzio Music
Silenzio Music AG is an International distributor of both physical and digital music media.
Silenzio Music AG is an International distributor of both physical and digital music media.
Solo project
A solo project usually refers to a single member of a band's work independent of their original group, yet typically without having quit their original group.
A solo project usually refers to a single member of a band's work independent of their original group, yet typically without having quit their original group.
SonicProjects
SonicProjects Inc. is a recording studio, music label and music publishing company located in Miami, Florida.
SonicProjects Inc. is a recording studio, music label and music publishing company located in Miami, Florida.
Sound-alike
A sound-alike is a recording intended to imitate the sound of a popular record, the style of a popular recording artist, or a current musical trend; the term also refers to the artists who perfo...
A sound-alike is a recording intended to imitate the sound of a popular record, the style of a popular recording artist, or a current musical trend; the term also refers to the artists who perfo...
Synchronization rights
The record company can receive all the money from that if the contract states the company gets all synchronization rights.
The record company can receive all the money from that if the contract states the company gets all synchronization rights.
Tables Turned
Tables Turned is a music licensing and broadcasting company launched at the College Music Journal's 2005 Music Marathon conference.
Tables Turned is a music licensing and broadcasting company launched at the College Music Journal's 2005 Music Marathon conference.
TAXI (A&R)
TAXI is an Independent A&R company, based in Calabasas, CA, that was founded in 1992 by music veteran Michael Laskow with the intent of helping songwriters, artists, bands, and composers get the...
TAXI is an Independent A&R company, based in Calabasas, CA, that was founded in 1992 by music veteran Michael Laskow with the intent of helping songwriters, artists, bands, and composers get the...
The Kluger Agency
The Kluger Agency is a full service non-traditional Advertising Agency with a focus on strategic partnerships and product placement within the music industry.
The Kluger Agency is a full service non-traditional Advertising Agency with a focus on strategic partnerships and product placement within the music industry.
Thumbplay
Thumbplay is a U.S.-based subscription service that allows users to download music, video and games to their cell phones.
Thumbplay is a U.S.-based subscription service that allows users to download music, video and games to their cell phones.
Topspin Media
Topspin Media is a technology company that provides direct-to-consumer retail and marketing software for musicians, filmmakers, artists, authors, and other content creators.
Topspin Media is a technology company that provides direct-to-consumer retail and marketing software for musicians, filmmakers, artists, authors, and other content creators.
Unsigned artist
The term "unsigned artist" or "Independent Artist" is used in the music industry as a marketing technique.
The term "unsigned artist" or "Independent Artist" is used in the music industry as a marketing technique.
Various Artists
A compilation album is an album (music or spoken-word) featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources (such as studio albums, live albums, singles, demos an...
A compilation album is an album (music or spoken-word) featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources (such as studio albums, live albums, singles, demos an...
Vilanova International World Music Festival
Vilanova International World Music Festival is a multicultural festival of music, workshops and conferences, that is taking place every year along the third weekend of July, in Vilanova i la Gel...
Vilanova International World Music Festival is a multicultural festival of music, workshops and conferences, that is taking place every year along the third weekend of July, in Vilanova i la Gel...
Wireless Latin Entertainment
Wireless Latin Entertainment (WILAEN) is a United States producer and distributor of Latin digital entertainment content formed in 2001.
Wireless Latin Entertainment (WILAEN) is a United States producer and distributor of Latin digital entertainment content formed in 2001.
WOMEX
WOMEX (short for WOrld Music EXpo) is an international world music support and development project based in Berlin, whose main event is an exposition held annually in different locations through...
WOMEX (short for WOrld Music EXpo) is an international world music support and development project based in Berlin, whose main event is an exposition held annually in different locations through...
World music
World music is a term with widely varying definitions, often encompassing music which is primarily identified as another genre.
World music is a term with widely varying definitions, often encompassing music which is primarily identified as another genre.
You can click, but you can't hide
You can click, but you can't hide is a publicity campaign run jointly by several international associations, most notably the MPA, the MPAA, and the GVU, as part of the larger "Respect Copyrig...
You can click, but you can't hide is a publicity campaign run jointly by several international associations, most notably the MPA, the MPAA, and the GVU, as part of the larger "Respect Copyrig...