An arranger works with existing musical material and creates a custom version for a specific kind or size of musical group. For example, an arranger might be asked to take a piece of film music origin [..]

An agreement that a production company must sign with the A F of M (Musicians Union) in order to use the services of union members on a film or television music recording session. The agreement covers [..]

A short piece of music that is played before or after a commercial or other break in a television program. The music signifies the beginning or end of a segment of the program.

A term used to describe a deal or arrangement where no future royalties or income will be paid to the person being hired. This term is sometimes used when a musician is hired for a non-union recording [..]

Click is an audible metronome signal that the conductor and musicians hear through their headphones during recording. Click helps the conductor and musicians perform music at exactly the right tempo s [..]

A contractor works with the composer for a film or television project to hire the musicians who will play on the recording sessions. The contractor also interfaces with the A F of M (Musicians Union) [..]

The document prepared after a film or television project is completed that specifies information about each cue and how it was used. The cue sheet indicates the composer, publishing company, performin [..]

Used to describe the process of recording music without a click track. The conductor references some other source such as a clock or events in the picture, and may use streamers and punches added to t [..]

A person who composes music for another composer but is not credited on the cue sheet or in the final product in any way. In a ghostwriting situation, the person hiring the ghostwriter takes credit fo [..]

A derogatory term for someone who calls himself a composer but lacks the skills and knowledge to create an actual score synchronized to picture. Hummers usually achieve an image of success by taking c [..]