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Terms

Club DJ

Definition: A Club DJ is a DJ who primarily performs in nightclubs or music festivals. They are responsible for playing and mixing music that encourages dancing and maintains the energy of the club. This often involves beatmatching, scratching, and employing a variety of other techniques to create a continuous flow of music. What is a Club […]

Radio DJ

Definition: A Radio DJ, also known as a radio disc jockey or radio announcer, is a professional who plays music on radio stations. They might work on a pre-made playlist, or choose the music themselves. They also talk to listeners, provide news updates, weather forecasts, and may conduct interviews. Radio DJs help shape a radio station’s […]

Mobile DJ

Definition: A Mobile DJ is a professional disc jockey who travels with their own equipment to provide music and entertainment at a variety of events. These events could include weddings, parties, corporate events, and festivals among others. What is a Mobile DJ? A mobile DJ, also known as a disc jockey, is a professional music […]

Mixing

Definition: In the context of DJing, mixing refers to the process of seamlessly blending one song into another. This is achieved by aligning the beats of two different tracks and adjusting their respective sound levels to ensure a smooth transition. The purpose of this technique is to maintain a consistent flow of music and to […]

Disc Jockey (DJ)

Definition: A Disc Jockey, commonly known as a DJ, is an individual who plays recorded music for an audience. This can be in a radio format (Radio DJ), at a club or music festival (Club DJ), or at private events such as weddings or parties (Mobile DJ). DJs may use various formats including vinyl records, […]

Beatmatching

Definition: Beatmatching is a technique used by DJs that involves adjusting the tempo of a track to match the beat of the previous track. The purpose of this technique is to create a seamless transition between songs during a set. What is Beatmatching? Beatmatching is a technique used by disc jockeys (DJs) to synchronize the […]