Music Terms Glossary I-P
This page contains links to music industry terms starting with letters I-P. Click on any link below for a more in depth definition of the term.
A-H || Q-Z
A-H || Q-Z
Publishing
Of all of the subjects in music, song publishing is probably the most complex. Get a handle on the basics, because though it may be complex, music publishing extremely important for musicians.
Of all of the subjects in music, song publishing is probably the most complex. Get a handle on the basics, because though it may be complex, music publishing extremely important for musicians.
Indie Label
Self funded label not connected to one of the Big Four labels.
Self funded label not connected to one of the Big Four labels.
Jewel Case
Jewel cases are one kind of CD packaging. Learn more about them and your other options when it comes to designing your CD packages.
Jewel cases are one kind of CD packaging. Learn more about them and your other options when it comes to designing your CD packages.
Longbox
If you work in a distribution or in a record store, longboxes are bound to be a big part of your life. Find out what they are and how they can help you add up your CD count.
If you work in a distribution or in a record store, longboxes are bound to be a big part of your life. Find out what they are and how they can help you add up your CD count.
M&D
These kinds of deals are getting harder to find, but for an upstart indie labels, they can give you a real leg up on getting your business off the ground. Get the details on this kind of distribution deal.
These kinds of deals are getting harder to find, but for an upstart indie labels, they can give you a real leg up on getting your business off the ground. Get the details on this kind of distribution deal.
Manager
Artist managers run the day to day business side of things for musicians.
Artist managers run the day to day business side of things for musicians.
Mechanical Royalties
Understanding mechanical royalties can get a little complicated for bands, labels, and publishers alike. Learn the basics and find out who should be getting what.
Understanding mechanical royalties can get a little complicated for bands, labels, and publishers alike. Learn the basics and find out who should be getting what.
Net Neutrality
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net neutrality internet neutrality free internet indie music net neutral internet neutrality
One Sheet
One sheets are sales tools for new releases, and the name gives a very important clue about what form they should take. Find out more about music one sheets.
One sheets are sales tools for new releases, and the name gives a very important clue about what form they should take. Find out more about music one sheets.
P.D. - Per Diem
Per diems, or PDs, are the way bands cover their living expenses while on tour. Find out more about music per diems and how much they should be.
Per diems, or PDs, are the way bands cover their living expenses while on tour. Find out more about music per diems and how much they should be.
PR
Music PR is a big part of promoting your album - it's how you get those reviews that make people want to check out your music. Learn more about music publicity and when you should shell out for it.
Music PR is a big part of promoting your album - it's how you get those reviews that make people want to check out your music. Learn more about music publicity and when you should shell out for it.
Payola
paying radio stations to play songs
paying radio stations to play songs
Performing Rights Royalties
What are performing rights royalties and who should get them? Find out.
What are performing rights royalties and who should get them? Find out.
Playlist
If you have a new single out, being on the playlist can be like winning the lottery. Learn more about coveted playlist spots and how they can help you.
If you have a new single out, being on the playlist can be like winning the lottery. Learn more about coveted playlist spots and how they can help you.
Promo
A music promo is primarily used to generate press coverage or obtain radio plays for a new release, but there are other uses. Find out more about music promos and how they differ from music demos.
A music promo is primarily used to generate press coverage or obtain radio plays for a new release, but there are other uses. Find out more about music promos and how they differ from music demos.
Promo Package
If you're going to make in this business, you need a good promo package. Find out what exactly a promo package is, and what should be in yours.
If you're going to make in this business, you need a good promo package. Find out what exactly a promo package is, and what should be in yours.
Promoter
What are the responsibilities of a promoter? A promoter can be hugely influential to your music career, so understanding their role is key.
What are the responsibilities of a promoter? A promoter can be hugely influential to your music career, so understanding their role is key.