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30 Sep 99 - 10:42 PM (#119613) Subject: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: Little Neophyte Has anyone ever come across a dictionary of musician terms. Something that included the music lingo, musician slang and abbreviations? As a new kid on the block it can be difficult to understand what others are talking about. Or do I just have to sweat it out? I've seen this in other groups like lawyers, doctors and wind surfers. |
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30 Sep 99 - 10:48 PM (#119615) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: alison There are specific music dictionaries. Like the Oxford dictionary of music, and there is a Collins Gem one too. But they are more about instruments, music terms and works. If you are looking for something to help you understand what you are reading here... just ask.. we're friendly (well most of us *grin*) welcome to mudcat slainte alison |
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30 Sep 99 - 11:29 PM (#119623) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: Alice Little one, you may want to take a browse through this attempt at sorting some of the insider jokes out for those who have just arrived. click here Mudcat Jargon and 'inside' jokes
and there is this one welcome to the Mudcat! Alice Flynn |
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01 Oct 99 - 12:32 AM (#119641) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: katlaughing And, if your just talking about the acronyms we all use, here's a few explanations:
BTW=by the way I am sure others will post any that I've forgotten to mention. Welcome to the Mudcat. katlaughing |
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01 Oct 99 - 12:33 AM (#119642) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: WyoWoman But, Little One, did you mean musicians in general or Mudcat? WyoWoman |
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01 Oct 99 - 04:44 PM (#119866) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: MMario it seems like ANY group tends to develop their own "lingo"...even when it is discouraged. I remember a restauraunt I worked in, where a management trainee came in one time and managed to p*ss-off most of the kitchen crew. This was a chain resteraunt and he had worked in several, so he SHOULD have known the routine, and actually DID, until we slipped into our "private" language (deliberatly) and lost him in about 30 seconds. We kept it up for several shifts until our manager stopped the fun. oddly enough - he invited several of the crew to "his" store, a few months later, when he had been assigned - and ASKED us to do the same thing for his crew....as a demonstration.... |
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01 Oct 99 - 05:01 PM (#119880) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: Marion Can anyone define the terms "riff" and "lick" for me, in terms of the guitar if that makes a difference? Marion |
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02 Oct 99 - 10:19 AM (#120054) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: Margo Marion, I haven't a clue, but if you could get Rick Fielding's attention, I bet he'll give you an answer. Margarita Hmmmm... I'll try again. Hope there won't be a double post |
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02 Oct 99 - 09:02 PM (#120165) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: Bob What is the difference between (old-time or non-commercial) country music and folk music? Also, why does some folk music sound sound country (such as Woody and Arlo Guthrie), and some folk music does not( such as Pete Seeger and Joan Baez)? |
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02 Oct 99 - 10:09 PM (#120172) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: Larry B. A couple more acronyms: LMAO = Laughing my a** off ROTFL = Rolling on the floor laughing LB |
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02 Oct 99 - 11:52 PM (#120205) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: katlaughing Or combined, LMAOWROTF=laughing my arse off while rolling on the floor Just saw another one yesterday: NFI=no fawking idea |
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20 Oct 99 - 12:36 AM (#125785) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: katlaughing refresh for newbies...thanks LilNeo, I couldn't remember what this one was called and wanted it up for other newcomers |
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20 Oct 99 - 07:17 PM (#126126) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: _gargoyle A "lick" and "riff" are esentially the same thing - and they can apply as equally to a guitar as it can to jazz.
They refer to a musical phrase (frequently an original improvisation) that is performed as a solo and is frequently elegant in structure and technical delivery. It can be a "display piece" or a "signiture style" associated with a particular performer such as Jimmie Hendricks. |
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21 Oct 99 - 10:38 PM (#126642) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: Has anyone ever come across a dictionary of musician terms. Something that included the music lingo, musician slang and abbreviations? As a new kid on the block it can be difficult to understand what others are talking about. Or do I just have to sweat it out? I've seen this in other groups like lawyers, doctors and wind surfers. |
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21 Oct 99 - 11:51 PM (#126668) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: sophocleese There is a Musician's Dictionary by David W. Barber. It ia concerned more with Classical music than other modern styles but could be helpful. Of course you might have difficulty with it as it defines a flute as "A sophisticated pea-shooter with a range of up to five hundred yards and deadly accuracy in close quarters. Blown transversely to confuse the enemy, it can be dismantled into three small pieces, for easy concealment." This may not be what you are looking for. |
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23 Oct 99 - 12:01 AM (#127088) Subject: RE: Terminology dictionary for new comers From: Eric Hi Marion! IMHO... In my little world, a "riff" usually refers to a instrumental phrase that repeats throughout a song, often the catchy rythm part. Sometimes it could be the "hook" i.e. (a R&R tune comes to mind) the guitar "riff" at the beginning and throughout Roy Orbison's Pretty Woman. C.C.R. made a career of Riff Rock as does John Fogerty to this day. The main riff usually makes a song instantly identifiable to the listener. Often, it's the first and only part learned, which can be frustrating at jams. I've always thought of a "lick" as a short series of notes played as a solo would be played. The lick might be inserted between vocal lines (i.e. The Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits), or between verses and so on. It might even repeat as a riff could, but not as commonly. A good guitar solo is a series of licks that flow nicely one into the other, with nice phrasing to give it feel. Just another opinion... Thanx |