Music Production Jargon

noun a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a thin threadlike manner

verb to fall or let fall in drops

• The scientist carefully measured each drop of the solution before adding it to the mixture.
• I'll just drop by your place later to pick up the book.
• Let's hit up that new club and drop it like it's hot!
• After the argument, she felt a drop in her confidence.

noun the act of collecting someone or something, especially in a vehicle

verb to collect or retrieve someone or something, especially in a vehicle

• The pickup truck was used to transport the heavy equipment to the construction site.
• I'll swing by your place for a pickup on my way to the party.
• I need to make a quick pickup from the store before heading home.
• His witty pickup lines always manage to get a laugh from the crowd.

adjective in a natural state; not processed or refined

• The chef emphasized the importance of using raw ingredients in his culinary creations.
• I prefer my sushi with raw fish, it just tastes better that way.
• Let's grab some raw burgers and grill them up at the park.
• His emotions were raw after the breakup, he needed time to heal.

verb the act of tearing or splitting something forcefully

adjective describing something that is causing a tear or split

• The sound of ripping fabric could be heard as the seamstress worked on the dress.
• I saw him ripping through his presents on Christmas morning.
• She was ripping it up on the dance floor last night.
• The comedian was ripping into the audience with his sharp wit.

verb to walk by dragging one's feet without lifting them fully off the ground

adjective having a disordered or haphazard arrangement

adverb in a shuffling manner

• The librarian shuffled through the stack of books, searching for the one she needed.
• I shuffled my papers around on the desk, trying to find the report I was looking for.
• He shuffled through his playlist, looking for the perfect song to set the mood.
• After the breakup, she felt like she was just shuffling through life, not sure where to go next.

noun the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance

• The artist used different techniques to create a unique texture in the painting.
• I love the texture of this fabric, it's so soft and cozy.
• This lotion gives your skin a smooth texture, it's like magic!
• The texture of her voice was so soothing, like a gentle breeze on a hot day.

noun a situation where something is no longer stopped or blocked

verb to remove an obstruction or blockage from

• The water flow was so strong that it seemed unstoppable.
• I tried to unstop the drain but it's still clogged.
• I need to unstop this traffic jam or I'll be late for work.
• Her determination to succeed was like an unstoppable force.

noun abbreviation for 'original poster' in online forums, referring to the person who started a discussion or thread

adjective abbreviation for 'overpowered', used to describe something that is excessively strong or dominant in a particular context

• The OP of the research paper presented compelling evidence to support their hypothesis.
• Did you see the OP of that thread on the forum? It sparked a lot of debate.
• The OP of that meme was hilarious, it had me laughing for hours.
• As the OP of the project, she took charge and led the team to success.

noun the sound made by a bass drum in music, often used to create a rhythmic beat

• The duff duff sound in the music was perfectly synchronized with the dancers' movements.
• I love how the duff duff beat makes me want to dance all night long.
• The party was bumping with that duff duff music playing in the background.
• The constant duff duff of the construction work next door was driving me crazy.