It is a branch of interdisciplinary physics that studies sound, infrasound and ultrasound, that is, mechanical waves that propagate through matter by means of physical and mathematical models.
Example: To work at home, you need to be acoustically conditioned
es: Acustica
Album
The first albums were the discs that were kept in a case. Later, all physical music media such as compact discs were called albums.
Actually, any collection of songs, including digital ones, is known as an album.
Example: We need to mix and master to release the album with all the new songs
es: Album
Amplification
To amplify is to enlarge the intensity of something, usually sound.
Example: You have to amplify the solo part to give it more prominence
es: Amplificación
Artistic Portfolio
We can define it as a brochure, it is an edited collection of his best works of art designed to show the style or working method of an artist.
Example: All my work and trajectory comes in my portfolio
es: Portafolio artistico
Backline
Term that refers to all electronic audio amplification equipment placed behind a band or ensemble on a stage, rehearsal room or recording studio.
Example: We were missing 2 microphones that we asked for on the backline
es: Linea de atras (Lista de requisitos)
Backstage
They are the spaces hidden from the public and related to the development of a show.
Example: I get nervous since we're backstage before we play
es: Atras del escenario
Branding
Term related to the activities that are used for the positioning of the artist's brand, a product or a company in the market. It is the substantial element that makes them different.
Example: Our studio Centaury Records is being highly sought after thanks to the brand's name.
es: Marca
Community Manager
He is a digital marketing professional responsible for the management and development of the online community of a brand or artist in the digital world. In these management and development functions, you must work to increase the community, to detect potential customers and prescribers.
Example: Our community manager wants us to go to another photo session to promote the album
es: Gerente de comunidad
Copyright
It guarantees the recognition of the intellectual property of an author and, in this way, grants and protects the exclusive rights for commercial exploitation, the disclosure, reproduction or edition of the work, as well as related rights.
Example: They are going to fine us for the copyright of that song
es: Derechos de autor
Cover
It is a versioned song or a remake that consists of a new performance or recording by someone other than the original artist or composer of a previously recorded and commercially released song.
Example: Rihanna's rock cover version of Umbrella was cool
es: Cubrir (Version propia)
Demos
It is a test recording of one or more musical themes normally used by artists for promotional purposes before releasing a professional work to the market.
Example: The Escape demo is perfect for the concert promo video
es: Maqueta musical
Equalizer
An equalizer is a device that modifies the volume of the frequency content of the signal it processes.
Example: The bass sounded very strong but I already accommodated it with the equalizer
es: Ecualizador
Manager
Manager or also called the artistic representative is the one who guides the professional career of artists in the entertainment industry.
Example: Our career is going excellent thanks to our manager
es: Gerente
Mastering
Mastering is the last step in audio post production. The purpose of mastering is to balance the sonic elements of a stereo mix and optimize the reproduction of all systems and formats.
Example: We need the mastering to release the song
es: Masterización
Mix
It is a process used in sound recording and editing to balance and balance the relative volume and equalization of the sound sources that are present in a sound event.
Example: The recording was terrible because of the microphones, but thanks to the mix it sounds very good
es: Mezcla
Performance
Performance or also known as action art, involves the staging of scenic elements that can include resources such as improvisation and interaction
Example: Bruno Mars' performance is one of the best I've seen
es: En vivo, Show, concierto
Pitch
The quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone.
Example: Lower the pitch of the guitar, it is very saturated
es: Volumen
Playback
Technique used in film, television and live shows that consists of reproducing the sound of musical numbers and songs, previously recorded, while the singer or dancer pretends to interpret it.
Example: Britney loves to do Playback in her concerts
es: Reproducción
Plugin
A plugin is an application that, in a computer program, adds additional functionality or a new feature to the software.
es: Aplicación
Postproduction
Post-production is the manipulation of audiovisual and musical, digital or analog material used for film, advertising, television programs, music or radio.
Example: We are finally in post production, final details
es: Post Producción
Pre-Save
The main purpose of a pre-save campaign is, in addition to obtaining promotion on Spotify, it is to be taken into account by the Spotify algorithm so that your music is promoted through its playlists such as Release Radar and Discover Weekly, this will generate a reaction network where your music can be discovered by new fans based on their musical tastes.
Example: We have a lot more fans thanks to Pre Save
es: Pre guardado
Preproduction
Pre-production is the first process of fixing some of the elements that take part in a movie, song, play or other presentation.
Example: We are just in the pre-production of the song
es: Pre producción
Production
Production is called the second stage of the construction of a work. In this process, the sound capture of the song is carried out in a studio, the pertinent interventions are made until the edition of the recorded samples.
Example: The production of the song is being much better than the demo
es: Producción
Promoter
Promoters are responsible for publicizing a show or publicizing a concert.
Example: The promoter got us a tour of the U.S.A.
es: Promotor
Publishing
It is the process of production and dissemination of literature, music or information - the activity of making information available to the general public.
Example: Publishing is attracting many people to listen to our music
es: Publicación
Stage Manager
A stage manager is in charge of coordinating everything that happens on the stage (stage) so that everything turns out perfect at the moment the concert.
Example: The stage manager was fired for forgetting the names of the songs and confusing us
es: Director de escena
Stage plot
Stage Plot is an element that is included in a technical rider and is a useful tool for stage managers when planning the performance of the show on stage.
Example: The stage plot was excellent with the show and the mood of the fans
es: Diagrama de la etapa
Target
The target consists of the group of consumers whose characteristics, desires and needs are more suited to the products and services offered by a specific brand.
Example: This merchandise is perfect for our target
es: Objetivo
Technical Rider
It is a document that details the technical needs of an artist / band to properly perform their show, and that the company promoting the event must make available to them.
Example: In my technical Rider I put that I wanted serums and gum for my nerves before playing
es: Piloto Tecnico
Tour Manager
It is the person who helps to organize the administration for a schedule of appearances of a musical group, band and / or artist, in a sequence of places (a concert tour).
Example: How annoying the tour manager was but how punctual we were