Week 8 Digital Music Vocabulary (MUSIC CAREERS)

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A mode in music, usually associated with happy or positive sounds

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Major

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A mode in music, usually associated with sad or dark

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Minor

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In charge of (or the “director” of) the production/recording processes of a song or album.

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Music Producer

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This person writes the songs.

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Songwriter

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Writes words (lyrics) and/or melody to a musician's pre-made beats or instrumental tracks

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Topliner

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Instrumentalist or singers who record or perform the music.

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Musician

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Records the music or tracks (also the "scientist" that works with microphones)

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Recording Engineer

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Edits the recorded music with a DAW

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Digital Audio Editor

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Takes the tracks and balances the sound (volume and quality) and turns it to stereo sound.

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Mixing Engineer

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Takes the FINAL recording (all the combined tracks) and makes the final adjustments so it is ready for distribution (selling).

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Mastering Engineer