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 […]
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Here’s a list of all the music terms used in rap/hip-hop music. Music terms on Rap Dictionary — RapDictionary.com.
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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. […]