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 […]
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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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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 […]