instrumental versions
Music without singing
Instrumental versions are recordings of songs with the vocal tracks removed, leaving only the musical accompaniment.
They serve various purposes: karaoke singers perform over them, DJs use them for remixes, and film editors employ them as background music without competing lyrics.
The instrumental version works better for the video montage.
Pre-recorded instrumental accompaniment
- sing-alongGroup vocal participation
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
- microphoneAudio input device
- minus oneOne fewer than
pitch · key · tempo · arrangement · home entertainment · duet · performance · practice
Audio meant to accompany
- elevator musicInoffensive ambient background audio
- mood musicSongs chosen for feeling
- spa musicCalming background for treatments
- lounge musicRelaxed background instrumental style
ambient · atmosphere · relaxation · meditation · easy listening · chillout · downtempo · new age
Scoring for instrumental ensemble
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
- overtureIntroductory orchestral piece
prelude · nocturne · serenade · rhapsody · fugue · opus · ensemble · score
backing track
Pre-recorded instrumental accompaniment
- sing-alongGroup vocal participation
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
- microphoneAudio input device
minus one · pitch · key · tempo · arrangement · home entertainment · duet · performance · practice
background music
Audio meant to accompany
- elevator musicInoffensive ambient background audio
- mood musicSongs chosen for feeling
- spa musicCalming background for treatments
lounge music · ambient · atmosphere · relaxation · meditation · easy listening · chillout · downtempo · new age · tranquility
orchestration
Scoring for instrumental ensemble
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
overture · prelude · nocturne · serenade · rhapsody · fugue · opus · ensemble · score · composition
remix
Altered version of recording
synthesizer · sequencer · DAW · stems · layering · mixing · producer · electronic · bassline · groove
unplugged
Disconnected from power
interpretation · solo · virtuoso · concert · jam · improvisation · stage · venue · audience · setlist
- bonus tracksB-sides, hidden tracks, outtakes, rarities, alternate takes
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