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 […]
MUSIC
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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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” […]