16 (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /six-teen-bars/ Also known as: Sixteen, A 16, A sixteen Related: 16-bars, A 16 What does 16 mean? A verse. 16 Synonyms: Verse, 16-bars, A 16 Example sentence: “I’ma feature on that record, about to lay a 16 on it.” 16 in songs: “Told niggas when I was 16, That […]
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16 bars (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /six-teen-bars/ Also spelled: 16-bars, 16bars Related: 16, A 16 What does 16 bars mean? A verse. 16 bars Synonyms: Verse, 16, A 16 Example sentence: “Yo lay a quick 16 bars on this joint.” 16 bars in songs: “Walked in, spat ten 16 bars” – Skepta, Shutdown. “Off […]
360 (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /three-sixty/ Also spelled or known as: Three Sixty Plural: 360s Related: 360 deal What does 360 mean? A record deal where the label owns your music, merch, and tour revenue. 360 Synonyms: 360 deal Example sentence: “He took less money but he was glad he didn’t sign a 360.” […]
360 deal (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /three-sixty-deal/ Also spelled or known as: Three Sixty Deal, 360-deal, 360 Plural: 360 deals Related: 360 What does 360 deal mean? A record deal where the label owns your music, merch, and tour revenue. 360 deal Synonyms: 360 Example sentence: “A lot of major labels sign artists to […]
Acapella (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /aca-pel-la/ Plural: Acapellas What does Acapella mean? Music with no beat or instrumental, just vocals. Example sentence: “He rapped the song acapella to the crowd.” Acapella in songs: “Three hoes freak dancing, wit’ the loud, singing acapella” – Slim Jxmmi, No Flex Zone. “Told a young nigga Freebandz, Roc-A-Fella […]
Ad lib (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /ad-lib/ Also spelled: Adlib, Ad-lib Plural: Ad libs What does Ad lib mean? A spontaneous vocal effect, word or sound. Ad lib is short for ad libitum. Example sentence: “I love the ad lib “brr.”” Ad lib in songs: “Still the same damn ad lib: igh!, old ways” […]
Album (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /al-bum/ Plural: Albums What does Album mean? A collection of musical recordings. Album Synonyms: LP Similar to Album: Mixtape, Tape, Project Example sentence: “Ready to Die by The Notorious B.I.G. is a great album. I have the CD.” Album in songs: “Okay, no problem, I’ll show up on everyone album, […]
Arrangement (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /a-range-ment/ Plural: Arrangements What does Arrangement mean? 1. How a song changes or is arranged from start to finish. Arrangement Synonyms: Structure 2. A plan or solution. Arrangement Synonyms: Scheme, Plot Example sentence: “The reason the song is so fire is because of its arrangement.” Arrangement in songs: “Headscarf for […]
ASCAP (music) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /as-cap/ What does ASCAP mean? American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Similar to ASCAP: BMI, SESAC, SoundExchange Example sentence: “I don’t have BMI, i used ASCAP.” ASCAP in songs: “Broke ass, ASCAP go straight to my baby” – YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Jump. “I’m just a money makin’ […]
Audio (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /aww-dio/ What does Audio mean? A sound recording. Similar to Audio: MP3, CD Example sentence: “Tell the DJ to turn up the audio.” Audio in songs: “Cardio audio, let me jog your brain” – Kanye West, Reborn. “I should download her audio on MP3″ – Eminem, The Real Slim Shady. […]
Beat (slang) Type: noun, verb, slang Pronunciation: /beet/ Plural: Beats Related: Beating, Beatin’, Beat it up What does Beat mean? 1. The rhythmic speed of music. Beat synonyms: Rhythm 2. The instrumental of a song; the song with no lyrics. Beat synonyms: Instrumental 3. To have sex. Beat synonyms: Beat it up, Fuck, Smash, Hit […]
Beats (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /b-eats/ Singular: Beat What does Beats mean? The instrumentals of songs. Beats Synonyms: Instrumentals Example sentence: “Send some beats over tonight.” Beats in songs: “I been through the storm and it turned me to a G But the other side was sunny, I get paid to rap on beats” […]
BMI (music) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /B-M-I/ What does BMI mean and stand for? Broadcast Music, Inc. Similar to BMI: ASCAP, SESAC, SoundExchange Example sentence: “A lot of producers use BMI.” BMI in songs: “Warner to Chappell to BMI, I’m just rollin’ the dice” – Rick Ross, Supreme. “She asked how much publishing I made […]
BPM (acronym) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /b-p-m/ Also spelled: B.P.M., B-P-M What does BPM mean and stand for? Beats Per Minute. Example sentence: “I love the fast BPM on this beat, makes it sound harder.” BPM in songs: “I love this BPM, but this a different style” – Logic, 5 Hooks. “I don’t care what […]
Bridge (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /br-idge/ Also known as: The Bridge Plural: Bridges What does Bridge mean? 1. A section that connects two parts of a song. A bright can also be used to combat repetitiveness. Bridge Synonyms: Hook, Chorus 2. Queensbridge, N.Y. Bridge Synonyms: QB Example sentence: “I’m going to put that line […]
Cadence (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /kay-dense/ What does Cadence mean? 1. Rhythmic flow of lyrics and sounds. 2. The rise and fall of vocals. Similar to Cadence: Flow, Delivery, Rhythm Example sentence: “He’s my favorite rapper because of his Cadence.” Cadence in songs: “My titties bounce on the cadence of his tinklin’ keys” – Kendrick […]
Certified Diamond (certification) Type: noun, slang, music Pronunciation: /cer-tee-fied-die-mond/ Also known as: Diamond selling, Diamond status, Diamond album, Diamond single, Went Diamond What does Certified Diamond mean? A musical song or album achieving a milestone of 10 million units sold total. Certified Diamond Synonyms: Diamond, Diamond album, Diamond single Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum Example […]
Certified Gold (certification) Type: noun, slang, music Pronunciation: /cer-tee-fied-go-old/ Also known as: Gold selling, Gold status, Gold album, Gold single, Went Gold What does Certified Gold mean? A musical song or album achieving a milestone of 500 thousand units sold total. Certified Gold Synonyms: Gold, Gold album, Gold single Other music certifications: Platinum, Diamond Example […]
Certified Platinum (certification) Type: noun, slang, music Pronunciation: /cer-tee-fied-plat-num/ Also known as: Platinum selling, Platinum status, Platinum album, Platinum single, Went Platinum What does Certified Platinum mean? To have achieved a milestone of 1 million units sold total. Certified Platinum Synonyms: Platinum, Platinum album, Platinum single Other music certifications: Gold, Diamond Example sentence: “The new […]
Chart (music) Type: noun, verb, slang Pronunciation: /chart/ Also spelled or known as: Chartin’ Related: Charting, Charts, Charted What does Chart mean? 1. To have a song or an album on any of the Billboard music charts. (verb) 2. Any of the Billboard music charts. (noun) Example sentence: “Don’t worry when we drop the album, […]
Charted (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /chart-ed/ Related: Chart, Charts, Charting What does Charted mean? To have had a song or an album on any of the Billboard music charts. Charted Synonyms: Chart Example sentence: “The song made history when it charted at No. 1.” Charted in songs: “Straight up out the gutter, we charted” […]
Charting (music) Type: verb, slang Pronunciation: /chart-in/ Also spelled or known as: Chartin’ Related: Chart, Charts, Charted What does Charting mean? To have a song or an album on any of the Billboard music charts. Charting Synonyms: Chart Example sentence: “We knew the song would be a Top 40 when it started charting.” Charting in […]
Charts (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /ch-arts/ Also spelled or known as: The Charts Related: Chart, Charting, Charted What does Charts mean? The Billboard Hot 100 or Billboard 200 charts. Example sentence: “Drake and Post Malone are always on the charts.” Charts in songs: “You want to be on to peak on the charts, So […]
Chopped and Screwed (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /chawpped-and-skrewed/ Also spelled or known as: Screwed and Chopped, Slowed and Throwed, Chopped n’ Screwed What does Chopped and Screwed mean? A technique of remixing hip-hop music by slowing it down, making it skip or scratch. Chopped and Screwed origin: Chopped and Screwed was created in Houston, […]
Chorus (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /co-ris/ What does Chorus mean? The repeated part of a song. Chorus Synonyms: Hook, Bridge Example sentence: “The chorus to Space by Joe Trufant is so catchy.” Chorus in songs: “Never to extort us, strictly to show they support us, And maybe shout ’em out in a rap or up […]
Cluckhead (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /kluk-head/ Also spelled or known as: Cluck-head, Cluck head Related: Clucker, Cluck Plural: Cluckheads What does Cluckhead mean? Someone who is addicted to drugs. Cluckhead Synonyms: Clucker, Cluck, Junky, Bucktee, Feign, Junkie, Feen Example sentence: “I can’t hang out with a Cluckhead too long.” Cluckhead in songs: “Blamed it […]
Collab (music) Type: noun, verb, slang Pronunciation: /ko-lab/ Plural: Collabs Related: Collabed What does Collab mean? 1. A collaboration. (noun) 2. Collaborate; to work together with someone. (verb) Example sentence: “Joe Trufant and Ty Dolla Sign need to collab more.” Collab in songs: “J.W. Anderson collab, Yeah, she pop it like a MAC” – A$AP […]
Couplet (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /koup-let/ Plural: Couplets What does Couplet mean? A stanza with two lines of the same rhyme scheme. Similar to Couplet: Triplet Couplet example: AA BB CC Example sentence: “The verse had a couplet in it.” more terms starting with “C”
Couplets (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /koup-lets/ Singular: Couplet What does Couplets mean? Two lines of the same rhyme scheme in a stanza. Similar to Couplets: Triplets Couplets example: AA BB CC DD EE FF Example sentence: “Jay-Z had a couple couplets in that song.” more terms starting with “C”
Cut (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /kut/ Related: Deep cut What does Cut mean? A single track or song. Cut Synonyms: Single, Song Example sentence: “I am working on the final cut now.” Cut in songs: “Top 5 in this muh’fucka, and if I don’t make the cutWhat? Like I give a fuck! I’ma light […]
Cypher (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /sigh-fur/ Also spelled: Cipher Also Known as: Hip-Hop Cypher, Rap Cypher, Freestyle Cypher Plural: Cyphers What does Cypher mean? A freestyle rap session which goes in a circle between rappers. Cypher Synonyms: Cipher Example sentence: “You killed that cypher lil bro.” Cypher in songs: “But I kept rhymin’ and […]
Debut (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /day-buit/ What does Debut mean? A rapper or musician’s first appearance in something; Usually an album. Example sentence: “Rappers usually drop their debut album after a hit.” Debut in songs: “Look to the star and visualize my debut” – 2Pac, Can’t C Me. “My pops got a different approach, […]
Deep cut (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /deep-kut/ Related: Deep cut What does Deep cut mean? A rare single track or song. Deep cut Synonyms: Single, Song Example sentence: “I found a deep cut from my favorite album today.” Deep cut in songs: “Spiritual like a deep cut from Shirley Caesar” – Nas, My Bible. […]
Def Jam (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /def-jam/ Also spelled or known as: Def-Jam, DefJam What does Def Jam mean? 1. A great record. Def Jam Synonyms: Bop, Fire 2. A major record label founded by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons. Example sentence: “Def Jam has released a lot of amazing records.” Fact: Rick Rubin […]
Demo (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /dem-oh/ Plural: Demos What does Demo mean? A recording of music; may not be mixed, mastered or completed. Demo Synonyms: Unmixed Example sentence: “We sent a demo to the label today.” Demo in songs: “I’m treating this shit like a demo” – Future, Codeine Crazy. “Hopped in the window, shoppin’ a demo at gunpoint” […]
Diamond album (certification) Type: noun, slang, music Pronunciation: /die-mond-al-bum/ Also known as: Diamond selling, Diamond status, Diamond single, Certified Diamond, Went Diamond What does Diamond album mean? 10 million (10,000,000) copies of an album or project sold. Diamond album Synonyms: Diamond Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum Example sentence: “Wow, ofcourse Michael Jackson has a diamond […]
Diamond single (certification) Type: noun, slang, music Pronunciation: /die-mond-sing-ull/ Also known as: Diamond selling, Diamond status, Diamond album, Certified Diamond, Went Diamond What does Diamond single mean? 10 million (10,000,000) copies of a song or a single sold. Diamond single Synonyms: Diamond Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum Example sentence: “Wow, it became a diamond single […]
Diamond status (certification) Type: noun, music Pronunciation: /die-mond-stat-us/ Also known as: Diamond selling, Certified Diamond, Diamond album, Diamond single, Went Diamond What does Diamond status mean? A musical song or album achieving a milestone of 10 million units sold total. Diamond status Synonyms: Diamond, Diamond album, Diamond single Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum Example sentence: […]
Disc Jockey (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /disk-jock-e/ Also spelled or known as: Disc-Jockey Related: DJ What does Disc Jockey mean? 1. A person who plays music for a crowd. Disc Jockey Synonyms: DJ 2. To play music or records. Disc Jockey Synonyms: Spin, Bump, Jam Example sentence: “The Disc Jockey played my favorite songs.” […]
Discography (noun) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /dis-caw-gra-fee/ What does Discography mean? A catalog of musical recordings. Discography Synonyms: Catalog Example sentence: “Kanye West has an amazing discography.” Discography in songs: “You see I spit National Treasure, discography rich” – Busta Rhymes, Outro. “It was everything that I’d have never guessed it was, So my discography […]
Diss track (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /diss-trak/ Also known as: Diss song, Diss record Related: Diss, Sneak dissin’, Dissin’, Dissed, Diss song What does Diss track mean? A disrespectful song directed at someone or something. Diss track Synonyms: Sub, Subliminal, Shade, Sneak diss Example sentence: “Drake released a diss track at Meek Mill when […]
Double entendre (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /double-on-tundra/ Plural: Double entendres What does Double entendre mean? A word or line that has two meanings. Double entendre Synonyms: Chorus, Bridge Example sentence: “Jay-Z usually has a double entendre in his songs.” Double entendre in songs: “Monster of the double entendre, Coke is still my sponsor” – JAY-Z, Do […]
Dubstep (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /dub-step/ What does Dubstep mean? A form of electronic dance music with heavy bass lines and sub-bass frequencies that originated in South London in the late 1990s. Dubstep Synonyms: EDM Example sentence: “We were turning up to dubstep with the guys.” Dubstep in songs: “They been playing fuckin’ dubstep […]
EDM (acronym) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /e-d-m/ Also spelled: E.D.M., E-D-M What does EDM mean and stand for? Electronic Dance Music. EDM Synonyms: E.D.M., Dubstep Example sentence: “We were in NYC turning up to EDM.” EDM in songs: “I go and cop a little mazzi maybe cut the roof off Cuz I’m all about the […]
Emo rap (slang) Type: noun, slang Also spelled: Emo-rap Pronunciation: /e-moe-rap/ Related: Emo, Conscious, Mumble rap, Conscious rapper, Rapper, Mumble rapper, Battle rapper Plural: Emo raps What does Emo rap mean? A subgenre of Hip-Hop/Rap; rap about emotional problems, usually suicidal. Example sentence: “The young mother didn’t want her son listening to emo rap but […]
Explicit (music) Type: adjective, slang Pronunciation: /x-pli-sit/ What does Explicit mean? Dirty and detailed; including sexual content or profanity. Explicit Synonyms: Naughty, Dirty, Uncut Example sentence: “Most of my favorite albums are explicit.” Explicit in songs: “Had to get explicit, had to make ’em listen” – Da$H, Fetti. “Hot sauce, pour it on all jams, […]
Feat. (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /feet/ Related: Feature, Ft. What does Feat. mean? Featuring or a feature. Feat Synonyms: Feature, Ft. Example sentence: “The song is feat. Joe Trufant.” Feat. in songs: “They know it’s 50 thousand for the feat, sheesh” – Tory Lanez, Wood. “It’s my life and I run it even when […]
Feature (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /feet-chur/ Plural: Features Related: Feat. What does Feature mean? A rapper or musician who appears on a song but is not the song’s main artist. Feature Synonyms: Feat. Example sentence: “That song is so good it doesn’t need a feature.” Feature in songs: “Feature money out the safe, went […]
Flow (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /flo/ Related: Flowin’, Flowed What does Flow mean? A rappers rhythm and rhymes on a beat. Flow Synonyms: Delivery, Cadence, Rhythm Example sentence: “I love when DaBaby does that flow.” Flow in songs: “No question I would flow off and try to get the dough all” – Raekwon, C.R.E.A.M.. […]
Free-write (music) Type: verb, noun Pronunciation: /free-rite/ Also spelled: Free write Related: Free-writing What does Free-write mean? 1. To write and let ideas flow without any limitations. 2. Something written without any limitations. Similar to Free-write: Freestyle, Structure-write Example sentence: “The verse was a free-write.” Free-write in songs: “Today I’m going to give you guys […]
Freestyle (music) Type: noun, verb, slang Pronunciation: /free-st-aile/ Plural: Freestyles Related: Freestylin’, Freestyled, Freestyle Rap, Freestyle Rappin’ What does Freestyle mean? 1. Lyrics created off the top of your head. (noun) 2. To rap off the top of your head. (verb) Freestyle Synonyms: Freestyle Rap Example sentence: “Let’s freestyle in my car.” Freestyle in songs: […]
Freestylin’ (slang) Type: verb, slang Pronunciation: /free-st-aile-ing/ Also spelled: Freestyling Related: Freestyle, Freestyled, Freestyle Rap, Freestyle Rappin’ What does Freestylin’ mean? To be rapping off the top of your head. Freestylin’ Synonyms: Freestyle Rappin’ Example sentence: “We stay freestylin‘ in the yo.” Freestylin‘ in songs: “Freestylin’ while I got kush in my lung” – Future, […]
Freestyling (slang) Type: verb, slang Pronunciation: /free-st-aile-ing/ Also spelled: Freestylin’, Free styling Related: Freestyle, Freestyled, Freestyle Rap, Freestyle Rappin’ What does Freestyling mean? To be rapping off the top of your head. Freestyling Synonyms: Freestyle Rapping Example sentence: “What we doing? We freestyling.” Freestyling in songs: “I’m on the train headin uptown, freestyling” – 2Pac, […]
Funky drummer (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /funk-e-drum-err/ Also spelled or known as: Funky-drummer What does Funky drummer mean? A popular drum track by Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown’s drummer. Funky drummer is often sampled in hip-hop. Example sentence: “We were listening to some songs with funky drummer in it.” Funky drummer in songs: “When the […]
Ghostwriters (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /ghost-ry-ters/ Also known as: Ghost writers, Ghost-writers, Ghostwriter’s Singular: Ghostwriter Related: Ghostwrite, Ghostwrote, Ghostwriting What does Ghostwriters mean? Uncredited writers on a song or album. Example sentence: “That album was filled with ghostwriters lowkey.” Ghostwriters in songs: “Niggas having ghostwriters, stripes like I’m Tony Tiger” – Quavo, Commando. “So […]
Ghostwriting (slang) Type: verb, slang Pronunciation: /ghost-ry-ting/ Also known as: Ghost writing, Ghost-writing Related: Ghostwriter, Ghostwritten What does Ghostwriting mean? Writing uncredited lyrics. Example sentence: “The camp was in the studio ghostwriting.” Ghostwriting in songs: “Ghost-ride the whip like I’m ghostwriting verses” – Evidence, Strangers. “From collabos, ghostwriting for assholes” – Cam’ron, I Really Mean […]
Gold album (certification) Type: noun, slang, music Pronunciation: /gold-al-bum/ Also known as: Gold selling, Gold status, Gold single, Certified Gold, Went Gold What does Gold album mean? 500 thousand (500,000) copies of an album or project sold. Gold album Synonyms: Gold Other music certifications: Diamond, Platinum Example sentence: “He got a gold album in his […]
Gold single (certification) Type: noun, slang, music Pronunciation: /gold-sing-ull/ Also known as: Gold selling, Gold status, Gold album, Certified Gold What does Gold single mean? 500 thousand (500,000) copies of a song or a single sold. Gold single Synonyms: Gold Other music certifications: Diamond, Platinum Example sentence: “I finally got my first gold single.” Gold […]
Gold status (certification) Type: noun, music Pronunciation: /goold-stat-us/ Also known as: Gold selling, Certified Gold, Gold album, Gold single, Went Gold What does Gold status mean? A musical song or album achieving a milestone of 500 thousand units sold total. Gold status Synonyms: Gold, Gold album, Gold single Other music certifications: Platinum, Diamond Example sentence: […]
Hip-Hop (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /hip-hop/ Also spelled: Hip Hop, HipHop Related: Hip-Hopper What does Hip-Hop mean? 1. A culture consisting of the four elements; DJing, MCing, breakdancing, and graffitiing. 2. Rap music. Hip-Hop Synonyms: Rap Example sentence: “I love listening to hip–hop it makes me feel good.” Hip-Hop in songs: “Is hip–hop just a euphemism for a new […]
Hook (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /hook/ What does Hook mean? The repeated section of a song, intended to “hook” the listener. Hook Synonyms: Chorus, Bridge Example sentence: “Yo that hook is fire, play it again.” Hook in songs: “Put that hook on her, now she got love in the south” – Future, Thought It […]
Instrumental (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /in-stru-mental/ Plural: Instrumentals What does Instrumental mean? The instruments or music on a song without lyrics. Instrumental synonyms: Beat Example sentence: “The rapper downloaded the instrumental off YouTube.” Instrumental in songs: “Uh, detrimental on any instrumental” – Lil Wayne, President Carter. “Your hood love you ’cause you on the […]
Label (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /layb-el/ Plural: Labels What does Label mean? A record label. Label Synonyms: Record label Example sentence: “I’m turning the album in to the label today.” Label in songs: “Shoutout my label, that’s me” – Lil Baby, Freestyle. “Started a label, the album is comin’ September, Just wait on it” – […]
Line (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /lie-n/ Plural: Lines What does Line mean? 1. A line/sentence of lyric. Line Synonyms: Rhyme, Verse 2. Line of cocaine. Line Synonyms: Bump 3. A phone. Line Synonyms: Celly, Beeper, Jack, Pager Example sentence: “My favorite line in rap is sill from Kanye.” Line in songs: “Insult me in […]
Loop (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /loooop/ What does Loop mean? 1. A repeating sound or instrumental. Loop Synonyms: Beat 2. To repeat a sound or instrumental. Example sentence: “Loop that beat out, i’m about to go in.” Loop in songs: “You gotta loop the beat up right now though cause it can’t” – J. […]
Lyrics (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /lee-ricks/ Singular: Lyric What does Lyrics mean? The words written in a song. Lyrics Synonyms: Lines, Words Example sentence: “He forgot the lyrics to his own song on stage.” Lyrics in songs: “I put my faith in these lyrics, hoping I make a band” – Kendrick Lamar, PRIDE. “You can […]
Mainstream (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /main-stream/ Also spelled: Main stream, Main-stream Also known as: Mainstream rap What does Mainstream mean? Something that is very popular and liked by masses. Mainstream Synonyms: Popular, Commercial, Radio Example sentence: “You know an artist is mainstream when they are performing in arenas.” Mainstream in songs: “I went mainstream […]
Metaphor (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /meta-for/ Plural: Metaphors What does Metaphor mean? A figure of speech that makes a comparison which is not literal. Similar to Metaphor: Simile Example sentence: “His day one fan didn’t understand the metaphor in the song but it was fire.” Metaphor in songs: “Livin’ my life in the margin and […]
Mixing (slang) Type: verb, slang Pronunciation: /mix-ed/ Also spelled or known as: Mixin’ Related: Mix, Mixed, Mixer, Remix, Mixtape What does Mixing mean? To be combining and blending sound recordings. Example sentence: “I was mixing the album then Jay-Z walked in the studio.” Mixing in songs: “The love is lost and the drugs they cost, […]
Mixtape (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /mix-tape/ Also spelled or known as: Mix-tape, Mix tape Plural: Mixtapes What does Mixtape mean? A collection of songs featuring original or unoriginal/remixed songs released for free. Mixtape Synonyms: Tape Similar to Mixtape: Project, Album Example sentence: “No Ceilings is one crazy mixtape by Lil Wayne.” Mixtape in songs: […]
Music (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /mew-zik/ Also spelled or known as: Musiq, Musik Related: Songs, Albums, Song, Album, EP, LP What does Music mean? An arrangement of vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) with melody and rhythm. Example sentence: “I love listening to music.” Music in songs: “I know Top will be mad at […]
Music video Type: noun Pronunciation: /mew-sik-v-deo/ Related: Shoot What does Music video mean? A video recording performance of a song. Music video Synonyms: Song video Example sentence: “Let’s direct your next music video, we have a crazy idea.” Music video in songs: “My first music video Rakim, I was the extra” – Wyclef Jean, Hip […]
Payola (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /pay-yo-lah/ What does Payola mean? 1. Paying a DJ to spin and promote a record. 2. Money. Payola Synonyms: Bread, Cake, Racks, Cheese, Guap, Guala, Bacon, Lettuce Example sentence: “Payola was a big thing in the 2000s.” Payola in songs: “Got her addicted to payola” – Quavo, Drip. “But […]
Plaque (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /plahk/ Plural: Plaques What does Plaque mean? A physical certificate that signifies a musical accomplishment or milestone. Example sentence: “We received a plaque for going gold.” Plaque in songs: “So much plaque up on my wall I need a dentist From Maryland to Venice, this shit is worldwide” – […]
Platinum album (certification) Type: noun, slang, music Pronunciation: /Platinum-al-bum/ Also known as: Platinum selling, Platinum status, Platinum single, Certified Platinum, Went Platinum What does Platinum album mean? 1 million (1,000,000) copies of an album or project sold. Platinum album Synonyms: Platinum Other music certifications: Gold, Diamond Example sentence: “It didn’t take long for it to […]
Platinum single (certification) Type: noun, slang, music Pronunciation: /plat-num-sing-ull/ Also known as: Platinum selling, Platinum status, Platinum album, Certified Platinum, Went Platinum What does Platinum single mean? 1 million (1,000,000) copies of a song or a single sold. Platinum single Synonyms: Platinum Other music certifications: Gold, Diamond Example sentence: “Oh you’re hating? When’s the last […]
Platinum status (certification) Type: noun, music Pronunciation: /plat-num-stat-us/ Also known as: Platinum selling, Certified Platinum, Platinum album, Platinum single, Went Platinum What does Platinum status mean? A musical song or album achieving a milestone of 1 million units sold total. Platinum status Synonyms: Platinum, Platinum album, Platinum single Other music certifications: Gold, Diamond Example sentence: […]
Pre-hook (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /pre-hook/ Related: Hook What does Pre-hook mean? A section before a “hook” intended to “hook” the listener. Sometimes also known as a bridge. Pre-hook Synonyms: Bridge Example sentence: “The pre-hook was mad catchy.” Example(s) of a Pre-hook: 1: “I got my mind made up, come on; get in, get into […]
Producer tag (slang) Type: noun, verb, slang Pronunciation: /pro-duce-er-tahg/ Related: Taggin’, Tagging What does Producer tag mean? A producer’s sound mark on a beat or song. Producer tag Synonyms: Tag Example sentence: “Let me hear the producer tag again, shits hard.” Producer tag in songs: “I be making hits with my producer tag” – TV […]
Project (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /praw-ject/ Plural: Projects What does Project mean? A collection of songs either original or unoriginal. Project Synonyms: Mixtape, Album, Tape Example sentence: “Joe Trufant’s Guest Room is such a fire project.” Project in songs: “Made a deal for my project; just give me ten mil’, I’m gravy” – Rick […]
Punchline (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /punch-line/ Also spelled: Punch line, Punch-line Plural: Punchlines What does Punchline mean? A witty follow up to a previous line of lyrics. Example sentence: “Big L always had a good punchline.” Punchline in songs: “To that punchline, feelin’ just fine, Let the abyss of my mind, my mind consume” […]
Rap (music) Type: noun, verb Pronunciation: /rah-app/ Plural: Raps Related: Rappin’, Rapper, Rapped, Rap Game, The Game What does Rap mean? 1. To rhyme and flow. (verb) Rap Synonyms: Spit, Freestyle, Flow, Rhyme 2. Hip-Hop music. (noun) Rap Synonyms: Hip-Hop Example sentence: “Lemme hear you rap if you wanna get signed.” Rap in songs: “I […]
Rappers (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /rap-errs/ Singular: Rapper Related: Rap, Rappin’, Rapping What does Rappers mean? People who rap or make rap/hip-hop music. Rappers Synonyms: Hip-Hoppers, MCs Example sentence: “My list of top 5 favorite rappers changes all the time.” Rappers in songs: “Most rappers‘ taste level ain’t at my waist level” – Kanye West, […]
Rappin’ (music) Type: verb Pronunciation: /rah-app-ing/ Also spelled: Rapping Related: Rap, Rapper What does Rappin’ mean? To be rhyming and flowing. Rappin’ Synonyms: Rhymin’, Flowin’, Spittin’ Example sentence: “Who’s is this rappin’? i like his flow.” Rappin’ in songs: “Bills can get paid off of rappin’, still I keep to trappin’” – Da$h, Fetti. “See, […]
Reggae (genre) Type: noun Pronunciation: /reg-ay/ What does Reggae mean? A popular music genre that originated in Jamaica by combining native styles with elements of rock and soul music. Example sentence: “We’re having a reggae listening party in the studio.” Reggae in songs: “I done went from rapping to reggae” – Young Thug, Makaveli. “Really steal with no […]
Rhyme scheme (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /rhym-skeme/ Plural: Rhyme schemes Related: Rhyme, Rhymes, Rhymin’, Rhymmed, Rhymer, Complex rhymes What does Rhyme scheme mean? A pattern of rhyming words and lines on a song. Rhyme scheme synonyms: Lines, Rhymes Example sentence: “The Bronx rapper had the best rhyme scheme.” Rhyme scheme in songs: “Pardon the rhyme […]
Rhyme schemes (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /rhym-skemes/ Singular: Rhyme scheme Related: Rhyme, Rhymes, Rhymin’, Rhymmed, Rhymer, Complex rhymes What does Rhyme schemes mean? A pattern of rhyming words and lines on a song. Rhyme schemes synonyms: Lines, Rhymes Example sentence: “I was impressing her with my rhyme schemes.” Rhyme schemes in songs: “I can’t fade, […]
Rhymes (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /riy-iams/ Singular: Rhyme Related: Rhyme, Rhymin’, Rhymed, Rhyme scheme, Rhymer, Complex rhymes What does Rhymes mean? Words that sound the same or similar to a word. Rhymes Synonyms: Lines, Verses Example sentence: “To write a good rap song you need fire rhymes.” Rhymes in songs: “Rhymes rugged and built like […]
Rhythm (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /rith-em/ Related: Riddim, Rhythmic, R&B What does Rhythm mean? A pattern of combined sounds. Rhythm Synonyms: Riddim, Beat Example sentence: “Yo, give me a rhythm to start the song.” Rhythm in songs: “When I ride it’s a murderous rhythm” – Kendrick Lamar, “Like I gotta focus up in my rhythm […]
RIAA (acronym) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /r-i-a-a/ or /r-i-double-a/ Also spelled: the RIAA, R.I.A.A., R-I-A-A What does RIAA mean and stand for? Recording Industry Association of America. Example sentence: “The RIAA certified the album platinum.” more terms starting with “R”
SESAC (music) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /see-sak/ What does SESAC mean and stand for? Society of European Stage Authors and Composers. What is SESAC? Founded in 1930, SESAC is an invite-only Performing Rights Organization that represents and collects royalties for the world’s biggest songwriters, composers and music publishers. in the United States. SESAC Website: www.sesac.com Similar […]
Signed (slang) Type: verb, slang Pronunciation: /sigh-eyend/ Related: Sign, Signing, Co-signed, Co-sign What does Signed mean? To be under a contract with a label or someone. Example sentence: “Last time I checked, he was signed to Foredise Records.” Signed in songs: “When I get signed, homie, I’ma act a fool” – Kendrick Lamar, Wesley’s Theory. “Now a nigga signed […]
Simile (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /see-me-lee/ Plural: Similes What does Simile mean? A figure of speech comparing two “unlike” things and their similarities. Typically includes “like” or “as”. Similar to Simile: Metaphor Example sentence: “He wrote 16 bars without using a simile.” Simile in songs: “Thank you Jesus, whoever you are, I know you gifted […]
Single (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /sin-gul/ Plural: Singles What does Single mean? A musical recording; 1 song. Single Synonyms: EP Example sentence: “The single came out two weeks before the album.” Single in songs: “I’m still the highest sellin’ female rapper, for the record Man, this a 65 million single sold” – Nicki Minaj, Truffle […]
Song (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /sawng/ Plural: Songs What does Song mean? A short musical composition with words and music. Song Synonyms: Cut, Music, Track, Tune, Chune Example sentence: “I can’t tell you what my favorite song is right now.” Song in songs: “Try to play your song, it ain’t move me” – Lil Uzi […]
Spit (slang) Type: verb, slang Pronunciation: /sp-it/ Related: Spittin’, Spitter What does Spit mean? To rap; rhyme and flow. Example sentence: “Lemme hear you spit jit.” Spit in songs: “So spit that shit from the heart, you didn’t write like you wrote it” – Eminem, Notorious Thugs. “I spit the pain, that’s why these young […]
Spittin’ (slang) Type: verb, slang Pronunciation: /sp-it/ Also spelled: Spitting Related: Spit, Spitta What does Spittin’ mean? To be rapping; rhyming and flowing. Spittin’ Synonyms: Rappin, Freestylin Example sentence: “Kendrick Lamar was spittin’ on Control.” Spittin’ in songs: “I’m spittin’ this shit for closure” – Jay Electronica, Control. “Switchin’ lanes, spittin’ game in my new […]
Stanza (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /stan-za/ Plural: Stanzas What does Stanza mean? Lines of lyrics that eventually form a verse. Stanza synonyms: Verse Example sentence: “I’m about to record my stanza, that’s a verse.” Stanza in songs: “The second stanza even deadly than the first” – Action Bronson, Brunch. “Seldom wait for stanza” – RiFF […]
Tempo (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /tem-poe/ Plural: Tempos What does Tempo mean? The speed that music is played. Tempo Synonyms: BPM Example sentence: “The engineer is wondering the tempo of the song.” Tempo in songs: “This for shorty up on Glengrove who love when I catch my tempo” – Drake, Tuscan Leather. “You shoppin’ from […]
Tone (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /toewn/ Related: Watch your tone What does Tone mean? The sound & pitch of something. Example sentence: “I don’t like your tone when talking about us.” Tone in songs: “Whack sauce, I can hear it in your tone” – Nicki Minaj, No Flex Zone (Remix). “I really hate using […]
Track (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /trak/ Related: Tracks What does Track mean? A single song. Track Synonyms: Record Example sentence: “Let’s submit the track tonight.” Track in songs: “Check this out, you motherfuckers know what time it is, I don’t even know why I’m on this track” – 2 Pac, Hit ’Em Up. “Put […]
Trap Music (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /trap-music/ Also spelled or known as: Trap-music What does Trap Music mean? A sub-genre of Rap/Hip-Hop music. Trap Music Synonyms: Hip-Hop, Rap, Trap Music, Conscious Rap, Emo Rap Example sentence: “Trap Music originated in Atlanta, Georgia.” Trap Music in songs: “Trap music in the Benz coupe, with the […]
Triplet (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /trip-let/ Plural: Triplets What does Triplet mean? A stanza with three lines of the same rhyme scheme; AAA BBB. Similar to Triplet: Couplet Example sentence: “The rapper ended the verse with a fire triplet.” Triplet in songs: “Never usin’ triplet flows because I’m not a Migo” – Rich Brin, Cold. […]
Underground (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /un-der-ground/ Also known as: Underground rap What does Underground mean? Unknown or not as popular. Underground Synonyms: Independent, Indie Example sentence: “I enjoy underground artists for their originality.” Underground in songs: “I’m that underground nigga with the check, though” – Baby Keem, ORANGE SODA. “I’m the underground king, and […]
Verses (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /virses/ Singular: Verse What does Verses mean? Sections of unique written lines. Typically, 16 bars of rap. Verses Synonyms: Bars, Stanzas Example sentence: “The song had three verses on it.” Verses in songs: “These verses are makin’ him a wee bit nervous” – Eminem, The Ringer. “Tell Obama that […]
Went Diamond (certification) Type: verb, slang, music Pronunciation: /went-die-mond/ Also known as: Diamond selling, Diamond status, Diamond album, Diamond single, Certified Diamond What does Went Diamond mean? To have achieved a milestone of 10 million units sold total. Went Diamond Synonyms: Diamond, Diamond album, Diamond single Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum Example sentence: “Post Malone’s […]
Went Gold (certification) Type: verb, slang, music Pronunciation: /went-go-old/ Also known as: Gold-selling, Gold status, Gold album, Gold single, Certified Gold What does Went Gold mean? To have achieved a milestone of 500 thousand units sold total. Went Gold Synonyms: Gold, Gold album, Gold single Other music certifications: Platinum, Diamond Example sentence: “Congrats, I heard […]
Went Platinum (certification) Type: verb, slang, music Pronunciation: /went-plat-num/ Also known as: Platinum-selling, Platinum status, Platinum album, Platinum single, Certified Platinum What does Went Platinum mean? To have achieved a milestone of 1 million units sold total. Went Platinum Synonyms: Platinum, Platinum album, Platinum single Other music certifications: Gold, Diamond Example sentence: “The album quickly […]
Wordplay (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /word-play/ Also spelled: Word play, Word-play What does Wordplay mean? Clever, playful, or witty use of words. Wordplay synonyms: Punchlines Example sentence: “Jay-Z has nice wordplay.” Wordplay in songs: “You know, so many different levels, to living your life andDepicting, with your wordplay” – Rick Ross, Sixteen. “Wordplay that elevates […]