Music Business Glossary
Distribution
13 music business terms in Distribution, explained clearly.
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A2 terms
Aggregator→
An aggregator is a service that distributes music from independent artists and labels to DSPs like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.Distribution
Asset→
An asset is any piece of music content, such as an audio file, artwork, video, or metadata, that makes up a release and is delivered to DSPs or used in marketing.Distribution
D4 terms
DSP→
A DSP (Digital Service Provider) delivers music digitally to consumers, whether through streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music or download stores like iTunes.Distribution
Delivery→
Delivery is the technical process of transmitting music files, artwork, and metadata from an aggregator or label to DSPs ahead of a release.Distribution
Digital Distribution→
Digital distribution is the process of delivering music to streaming platforms and online stores so listeners worldwide can access it via DSPs.Distribution
Distributor→
A Distributor is a company or service that delivers music from artists and labels to retail outlets and digital platforms around the world.Distribution
S2 terms
Sell-Through→
Sell-Through measures the percentage of physical music products or merchandise received by a retailer that are subsequently sold through to consumers.Distribution
Streaming→
Streaming is the continuous delivery of audio or video over the internet, letting users listen or watch without permanently downloading the content.Distribution
T2 terms
Takedown→
A Takedown is a formal request to remove music from digital platforms, typically due to copyright infringement, contractual disputes, or policy violations.Distribution
Territory→
Territory refers to the specific geographical regions or countries where a music release is distributed, licensed, or made available.Distribution