turntablists
Scratch music artists
Turntablists are DJs who use turntables as musical instruments rather than simply playing records.
They manipulate vinyl through scratching, beat juggling, and other techniques to create new sounds and compositions.
The term distinguishes artists who perform with turntables from those who merely select and mix tracks: The turntablists competed in the DMC World Championships.
Music mixers at events
- scratchingRaking with nails
- mixingCombining into one mass
- setsGrouped items together
- battlesMilitary combat events
routines · showcase · clubs · festivals · crates · decks · crossfader · transforms
Synthetic resin plastic
- recordsStored data or albums
- needlesSlender pointed instruments
- cartridgesEncased charges for firing
- slipmatsTurntable friction reducers
mixers · headphones · monitors · crates · timecode · faders · platters · tonearms
Influential turntablist from hip-hop's birth
- breakbeatsSampled drum patterns
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- cyphersEncryption systems or zeros
- b-boysMale street dancers
MCs · underground · DMC
Device for specific tasks
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- timingArt of choosing moments
rhythm · ear training · improvisation · expression · creativity · composition · arrangement · layering
DJs
Music mixers at events
- scratchingRaking with nails
- mixingCombining into one mass
- setsGrouped items together
battles · routines · showcase · clubs · festivals · crates · decks · crossfader · transforms · flares
vinyl
Synthetic resin plastic
- recordsStored data or albums
- needlesSlender pointed instruments
- cartridgesEncased charges for firing
slipmats · mixers · headphones · monitors · crates · timecode · faders · platters · tonearms · dust covers
Grandmaster Flash
Influential turntablist from hip-hop's birth
- breakbeatsSampled drum patterns
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- cyphersEncryption systems or zeros
b-boys · MCs · underground · DMC
instrument
Device for specific tasks
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
timing · rhythm · ear training · improvisation · expression · creativity · composition · arrangement · layering · phrasing