Music - The Music Industry

Here you will learn some English words related to the music industry such as "copyright", "demo", and "back catalog".

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chart [noun]

a list that ranks top pop records based on sales in a particular period

Ex: She was thrilled to see her single debut on the chart at number one .

a legal permission to control the production of a book, movie, music, etc.

Ex: You need permission to use that image , it 's under copyright .
cover [noun]

a version of a song performed or recorded by someone other than the original artist

Ex: His cover of the old jazz tune became a chart-topping success .
demo [noun]

a short recording that serves as a sample of the work of a musical band or performer

Ex: They released a rough demo online to get feedback from fans .
fan [noun]

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

Ex: My little brother is a fan of animals and dreams of becoming a zookeeper .
genre [noun]

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

Ex: Abstract art is a genre that breaks away from traditional representation .
A & R [noun]

the division in a record label responsible for scouting, signing, and developing musical artists and overseeing their recording process

a place designed and equipped for recording and producing audio tracks and music

Ex: He rented a recording studio to record his podcast .

a company that produces and markets recorded music, overseeing the recording, production, distribution, and promotion of music releases

Ex: The recording label invested heavily in promoting their latest album , ensuring it received widespread exposure on streaming platforms and radio stations .

a business entity that specializes in producing, distributing, and promoting recorded music

Ex: With the rise of digital streaming , record companies adapted their business models to stay relevant in the rapidly changing music industry landscape .
EPK [noun]

a digital package that contains promotional materials and information about a person, company, or event

fangirl [noun]

a young woman or girl who is extremely zealous or overly obsessed with a band, comic book, actor, etc.

types of art such as dance, drama, and music that are performed in front of an audience

Ex: She studied the performing arts at a prestigious university .

a collection of previous records produced by a musician or a company

remix [noun]

a new version of an existing record made by rearranging or adding new pieces to it, using a special device

Ex: The film director 's remix of archival footage created a powerful documentary .

popular music that is originated in or incorporates elements of non-Western traditional music

the process of combining and adjusting individual audio tracks, including instruments, vocals, and effects, to create a balanced and cohesive sound for a final music or audio production

music that is produced without the resources of a major label or is self-released by an artist