Music Industry Terms

noun a person who excels at a particular sport or other activity

verb to score an ace on (a hole) in golf

• The young prodigy proved to be an ace in solving complex mathematical equations.
• My friend is an ace at playing video games.
• That new restaurant is totally ace, you should check it out.
• She aced her presentation at work, impressing everyone with her skills.

noun a thing that lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it

verb to put something such as a lid or a cover on something else

adjective having the purpose of protecting or concealing something

preposition used to indicate location or position on top of something

• The insurance policy provides cover for a wide range of potential risks.
• Make sure to bring an umbrella to cover yourself in case it rains.
• I'll cover for you if you need to sneak out of work early.
• The new book cover caught my eye and I had to buy it.

noun A male duck

• The drake is a male duck with distinctive plumage.
• I saw a beautiful drake swimming in the pond.
• That drake is one cool dude.
• Her voice soared like a drake in flight.

noun the foremost part or surface of something

adjective located at or near the front

adverb toward the front

• The presentation slides will be displayed on the screen at the front of the room.
• Hey, can you save me a seat at the front for the concert?
• I always try to snag a spot up front at the movies for the best view.
• She always puts on a brave face in front of others, even when she's feeling down.

noun a person who aggressively seeks opportunities to make money or achieve their goals, often through questionable or dishonest means

• The successful entrepreneur was known for being a savvy hustler in the business world.
• My friend is a natural hustler when it comes to finding great deals.
• He's a real hustler, always finding a way to make money on the side.
• She's a hustler on the dance floor, always moving with confidence and style.

noun informal term for pants that are tight-fitting around the legs

• The military used electronic jammers to disrupt enemy communication signals.
• I heard they sell phone jammers online to block unwanted calls.
• Those jammers at the party were lit!
• Her jokes were like jammers, silencing the room with laughter.

noun EGOT is a noun that refers to the prestigious achievement of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award.

verb EGOT can also be used as a verb to describe the act of winning all four of these awards.

• The EGOT award is one of the most prestigious honors in the entertainment industry.
• Did you hear that John is only one award away from completing his EGOT?
• I heard she's gunning for that EGOT status, she's on fire!
• Achieving an EGOT is like reaching the pinnacle of success in show business.

noun a person who steals something

adjective describing word that modifies a noun, in this case, it could be used to describe a person who steals

• The police caught the thief who was known as a notorious stealer of valuable artwork.
• I heard that guy is a real stealer, always taking things that don't belong to him.
• Watch out for that dude, he's a total stealer and will swipe anything he can get his hands on.
• She was a stealer of hearts, effortlessly captivating everyone she met.

noun a powerful singer or performer, especially in rock or pop music

• The opera singer delivered a belter of a performance at the concert hall.
• Did you hear that belter of a goal scored by the striker last night?
• She's a real belter when it comes to singing.
• The author's new book is expected to be a belter in terms of sales.

noun a group of fans or supporters of a particular person, team, or organization

• The artist's fanbase grew exponentially after the release of their latest album.
• The fanbase for that TV show is crazy, they are so dedicated.
• The K-pop group has a massive fanbase that goes wild for their music.
• The politician's fanbase is like a loyal army, always ready to support and defend them.