Grammys
Recording industry honors
The Grammys are the annual awards presented by the Recording Academy recognizing achievement in the music industry.
Named for the gramophone-shaped trophy, they honor recordings, compositions, and artists across dozens of categories: She won three Grammys for her debut album.
The ceremony itself is also called the Grammys.
Transmitted television program
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- presentersThose who deliver information
- acceptance speechRemarks after winning
- nomineesThose proposed for selection
winners · categories · voting · academy · eligibility · submission · broadcast · live performance
Award for winning
- statuetteMiniature sculpted figure
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
distinction · recognition · laurels · validation · nomination · winner · recipient · lifetime achievement
Gathering following main event
- galaFestive formal occasion
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- red carpet fashionCelebrity event attire
tuxedos · gowns · applause · cheers · congratulations · ovation · excitement · festivities
Fizzy drink, regionally
- rockSolid earthen material
- hip-hopRhythmic spoken-word music
- countrySovereign state or territory
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
classical · R&B · rap · Latin · gospel · blues · reggae · folk
Onstage musical performance
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- duetPiece for two
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
backup dancers · stage design · sound mixing · showstopper · surprise guest · mashup · acoustic · unplugged
Vocal music performer
- musicianOne who performs melodies
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- songwriterOne who composes music
- producerOne who makes things
composer · band · rapper · performer · featured artist · legend · icon · superstar
Identifying markers attached to items
- producersThose who create goods
- A&RLabel's talent division
- publishingDistributing written works publicly
- royaltiesOngoing payments to creators
contracts · management · agents · promoters · streaming · distribution · lobbying · membership
telecast
Transmitted television program
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- presentersThose who deliver information
- acceptance speechRemarks after winning
nominees · winners · categories · voting · academy · eligibility · submission · broadcast · live performance · tribute
trophy
Award for winning
- statuetteMiniature sculpted figure
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- honorsRecognition for achievement
accolade · distinction · recognition · laurels · validation · nomination · winner · recipient · lifetime achievement · best new artist
afterparty
Gathering following main event
- galaFestive formal occasion
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
red carpet fashion · tuxedos · gowns · applause · cheers · congratulations · ovation · excitement · festivities · celebrity
pop
Fizzy drink, regionally
jazz · classical · R&B · rap · Latin · gospel · blues · reggae · folk · alternative
live music
Onstage musical performance
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- duetPiece for two
orchestra · backup dancers · stage design · sound mixing · showstopper · surprise guest · mashup · acoustic · unplugged
singer
Vocal music performer
- musicianOne who performs melodies
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- songwriterOne who composes music
producer · composer · band · rapper · performer · featured artist · legend · icon · superstar · breakout star
labels
Identifying markers attached to items
- producersThose who create goods
- A&RLabel's talent division
- publishingDistributing written works publicly
royalties · contracts · management · agents · promoters · streaming · distribution · lobbying · membership · voting bloc
- Grammysnomination, nominations, nominee, nominees, winner
- Hot ticketsconcert tickets, Broadway shows, sports finals, playoff games, music festivals
- Industry Eventsaward show, awards show, film festival, premiere, red carpet
- music awardsAmerican Music Awards, Brit Awards, Billboard Awards, Country Music Awards, BET Awards
- celebrationsgraduation, festival, party, wedding, fireworks
- eventsevent, events, party, parties, wedding
GrammysOscars
Film achievement honors
Academy Awards · Emmys · Tony Awards · Golden Globes · BAFTAs
Grammysstreet credibility
Authentic standing in subcultures
cult following · DIY ethos · counterculture · outsider art · selling out
- Grammy AwardRecording industry's highest honor
- Grammy winnerRecording industry award recipient
- Latin GrammysSpanish-language music awards ceremony
- Grammy nominationConsidered for music prize