Music Industry Terminology

noun a previous issue or edition of a magazine or newspaper

adjective referring to something that is outdated or no longer current

• The library keeps a collection of back numbers of academic journals for reference.
• I found some interesting articles in the back numbers of this magazine.
• I scored a back number of that comic book I used to collect.
• His outdated views on the topic make him a back number in the field of technology.

noun a feeling of ill will, enmity, or hostility between people or groups

• The two business partners had a falling out, resulting in bad blood between them.
• There's been bad blood between those two ever since the argument.
• Those two have some serious bad blood going on.
• The bad blood between the two families dates back generations.

noun a chief or leader of a tribe or clan in certain parts of the Middle East or Africa

• The bey of the region was known for his fair and just rule.
• I heard that the bey is throwing a grand party next weekend.
• That bey is always up to something, you never know what he's planning.
• She was the bey of the dance floor, commanding everyone's attention with her moves.

noun a famous female singer, especially in opera

adjective relating to or characteristic of a diva

• The opera diva captivated the audience with her powerful voice.
• My sister can be such a diva when she doesn't get her way.
• That pop star is such a diva, always demanding special treatment.
• She was a diva in the kitchen, creating culinary masterpieces with ease.

noun a person who serves as the public face or spokesperson for a group or organization

• The front man of the band is responsible for interacting with the audience during performances.
• The front man always knows how to get the crowd hyped up at concerts.
• That front man is a total rockstar on stage!
• In this negotiation, you need to be the front man and take charge of the situation.

noun a job, especially one that is temporary or for a specific event

verb to perform as a musician or entertainer in a casual or informal setting

• She secured a gig as a violinist in the local orchestra.
• He landed a gig playing guitar at the bar down the street.
• I scored a sweet gig working for that tech startup.
• Life is just one big gig, you never know what's coming next.

noun MC is a noun that stands for Master of Ceremonies, a person who hosts an event or performs as a host at a formal occasion.

verb MC can be used as a verb in informal language to mean hosting or acting as a Master of Ceremonies.

adjective MC can also be used as an adjective to describe someone or something related to hosting or being a Master of Ceremonies.

• The MC of the event delivered a powerful opening speech.
• The MC at the party was really funny and kept everyone entertained.
• The MC at the concert was lit, he really knew how to hype up the crowd.
• As the MC of the group, she always takes charge and leads by example.

verb to exaggerate the importance or value of something

adjective excessively used or repeated

• The actor's performance in the play was criticized for being overplayed.
• I think that song is so overplayed on the radio.
• That meme is so overplayed, it's not even funny anymore.
• Her constant complaints about the situation were beginning to feel overplayed.

noun an abbreviation for 'public address system'

• The PA system in the auditorium allows for clear communication during school assemblies.
• Hey, can you hear me through the PA system? I'm announcing something important.
• I'll crank up the PA system so everyone can hear the music loud and clear.
• Her voice echoed through the room like a PA system, commanding everyone's attention.

noun the highest point or peak of something, especially a mountain or hill; a culmination or climax

• Reaching the pinnacle of success in his career, he was promoted to CEO.
• After years of hard work, she finally reached the pinnacle of her career.
• Dude, that concert was at the pinnacle of awesomeness!
• The mountain peak stood as the pinnacle of nature's beauty.

noun the best performance or achievement in a particular sport or activity

verb to achieve or establish a record in a particular sport or activity

• The company broke the sales record for the third consecutive quarter.
• I heard you broke the record for fastest lap time at the track.
• She's got a record for always being late to class.
• His dedication to his craft is a record of his commitment to excellence.

noun the action of releasing someone or something

verb to allow or enable to escape, set free

• The company plans to release a new product next quarter.
• Did you hear they're gonna release the new iPhone soon?
• I can't wait for them to drop the new album!
• She felt a sense of release after finally letting go of the past.

noun a betrayal of one's principles or values for money or personal gain

verb to betray one's principles or values for money or personal gain

• The artist faced criticism for being labeled a sellout after signing a commercial deal with a big corporation.
• I can't believe he sold out and joined the rival team for more money.
• She's such a sellout, always doing whatever it takes to get ahead.
• Choosing profit over values is a sure way to be seen as a sellout in the eyes of many.

noun a person who writes songs

• The song writer carefully crafted the lyrics to convey a powerful message.
• My friend is a talented song writer and always comes up with catchy tunes.
• That song writer is straight fire, every track they drop is a hit!
• As a song writer of life, she weaves stories with melodies that touch the soul.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things (common noun), or to name a particular one of these (proper noun)

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc. (e.g., gently, quite, then, there)

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• He carefully read through the contract and was satisfied with it.
• I tried the new restaurant and I'm pretty happy with it.
• I bought the new phone and I'm totally in love with it.
• She faced the challenge head-on and dealt with it like a pro.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

pronoun a word that can function as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• It is important to pay your dues by contributing to the organization's projects.
• You need to pay your dues if you want to be a part of this group.
• You gotta pay your dues before you can join the club.
• In order to achieve success, you must pay your dues through hard work and perseverance.

noun a genre of popular music in Chinese-speaking regions, particularly in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China, characterized by Mandarin lyrics

• Mandopop is a genre of music that originated in Taiwan.
• I love listening to Mandopop songs when I want to relax.
• Have you heard that new Mandopop track? It's fire!
• Her voice soared like a Mandopop ballad, capturing the hearts of everyone in the room.

noun a company that manages the music and image of recording artists

• The artist signed a contract with a renowned record label.
• I heard that the band got picked up by a cool record label.
• That indie record label is known for discovering underground talent.
• Signing with a major record label is like hitting the jackpot in the music industry.

noun a person who performs as a musician or entertainer, typically in small venues or gigs

• The musician was hired as a gigger for the upcoming concert.
• My friend is a gigger and plays at different venues every weekend.
• I heard that gigger is really good at playing the guitar.
• Being a gigger requires a lot of flexibility and adaptability.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb an action word that expresses a state of being or an occurrence

• The balloon suddenly went pop when it touched the sharp edge.
• I heard the bubble wrap go pop when I stepped on it.
• The tire went pop on the highway, so we had to pull over.
• His dreams of becoming a famous singer went pop after his terrible audition.

noun a female singer, especially one who sings popular songs

• The renowned songstress captivated the audience with her mesmerizing performance.
• Did you hear that new song by the local songstress? It's really catchy!
• The songstress totally killed it on stage last night, she's so talented!
• Her voice was like a beacon of light in the darkness, truly embodying the essence of a songstress.

verb to transform or make available for free online sharing, especially music files, in a manner similar to the file-sharing service Napster

• The company decided to Napsterize their music streaming service in order to attract more users.
• I heard they're going to Napsterize the app so we can download songs for free.
• Let's Napsterize this website and share all the files we want.
• The new technology has the potential to Napsterize the entire industry, disrupting traditional business models.

noun a made-up word with no specific definition

• The newscaster announced the latest newsic developments in the music industry.
• Have you heard the newsic about the upcoming concert?
• I'm loving the new newsic that just dropped!
• Her voice was like newsic to my ears, bringing joy and comfort.