
Know the Terms. Protect Your Work. Play the Game Right.
This is the book they should’ve handed you on day one. 129 essential terms you’ll find in contracts, royalty statements, distro deals, and sync licenses — all explained clearly for EVERYONE to understand.
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Music Industry Dictionary (Learn the language off the music business)
Music Industry Dictionary (Learn the language off the music business)
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If you don’t speak the language of the music business, you’ll get played — fast.
If it’s in the business — it’s in this dictionary.
Use it. Own it. Protect your career.


🧠 What’s Inside:
- 129+ music business terms, clearly explained
- Instant PDF download — keep it in your device forever
💸 Why It’s Free
Because most artists and producers are being robbed — and don’t even know it. Labels, managers, and platforms profit off your confusion.
This book clears that up — for free.
No paywall. No signup games.
Just the information you were never supposed to have.
Because I don’t gatekeep. That is why I started Arcane Audio at the first place.
We build producers who know their value — and keep their rights.
Grab it. Read it. Use it.
And stop getting finessed.

This dictionary is just 1% of our music Business 101 book
This dictionary gives you the language.
But if you want the full blueprint on how the music business actually moves and how to own your rights, secure your royalties, and build real leverage...
Check out:
Music Business 101: Royalties, Publishing & Ownership
It’s a complete breakdown of the systems behind the scenes:
How money flows.
How deals work.
And how to move like a professional — not a pawn.
Explained terms that confused me like advance and publishing deals
😇 Very nice of them to give this for free
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Music Business 101: Royalties, Publishing & Ownership
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