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Questions tagged [terminology]

For questions about particular terms used in a subject of study, theory, profession, etc.

The body of terms used with a particular technical application in a subject of study, theory, profession, etc. These include specialized expressions indigenous to a particular field, subject, trade, or subculture.

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What is the difference between a "cover" and a "remake" of a song?

Is there a difference between a cover and a remake of a song? Or do both terms mean the same thing?
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Is every piece of music a "track"?

Coming from the question about distinguishing songs from tracks based on presence of vocals, I wonder if track is a term that can be used for every kind of musical work? In the comments, Noach mi Frankfurt thinks that a track has to be recorded on a…
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Looking for a term : end of song n is the beginning of song n+1

I'm looking for a term describing the fact that, on a music album, the end of a song is the beginning of the next one, which gives the impression that there is no cut between the two songs. I'm pretty sure a special term exists and I used to hear…
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Is it OK to distinguish "songs" from "tracks" based on presence of vocals?

I often correct my friends from calling tracks "songs" because it's a music piece that does not come with vocals or audible lyrics (for example, dubstep tracks with messed up audio). Is this correct? Are songs actually distinct from tracks for this…
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Who is the artist of a song?

When a song has performer A, composer B, and lyricist C, who is the artist of this song? Is this decided by rules not based on the creative process, e.g., by producers? Or is the artist the party that had the "idea" for the song (and, so to say,…
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Term for instrumental music where the singer has been replaced by instrument

Is there a term for instrumental music where the song is typically sung vocally, but the singer's part has been replaced by an instrument? I want to tell my Google Home to play instrumental music of this kind, but instead it typically plays pieces…
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What is Bass and Treble?

Can someone please explain the difference of bass and treble as if to someone with no background knowledge in music? Every time I ask I someone, they always answer as if I'm already an expert on music. They use terms like "the thinness or thickness…
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Which is exactly the main use of the "VS." label?

We have for this side, this order for a song name: Song Name (Original Producer vs. Remixing Producer) For another side we this one with the remix label: Original Producer - Song Name (Remixing Producer remix) Which is the exact difference? It…
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Mixtape vs. LP/EP

What is the difference between a mixtape and a LP or EP? They seem to be of similar length (some LP- ish length (10 tracks) and some EP length (3-5)).
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What's the difference between scoring and arranging?

Sometimes, I read "this song was arranged by someone", and "this song was scored by somebody else". What's the difference between scoring some music and arranging it?
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Tour not supporting a new album

What would the term be for an artist's tour where they are playing music they have not recorded, nor will they plan to? An example, Zakk Wylde is (or just finished) a tour where he is playing an all-Black Sabbath set. I don't believe there is a…
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Is there a term for two songs that are usually played consecutively?

Examples: "We Will Rock You" and "We Are The Champions" by Queen "Load Out" and "Stay" by Jackson Browne
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The usage of the word "groove"

The first meaning is the narrow track where the stylus runs on records. We often use the word groove to qualify the rythm, when it sounds right and feels good on jazz, funk, reggae music etc. Is it known when it starts to spread as the second…
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Whats the diffrence between unplugged and acoustic

According to "German Wiki" etc unplugged is another word for acoustic and says a song normaly made with electronics is now played with "normal" insturments instead But on the other hand acoustic is stated as a song playd with only string…
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What is the difference between original mix, extended mix, bootleg, and a radio edit in music?

Original mix, extended mix, bootleg, radio edit: What are these called - versions of audio products?
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