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GLOSSARY OF RADIO USEFUL WORDS
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BROADCAST
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To distribute an audio via mass communication medium
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BUMPER
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An element that acts as a transition to or from commercial break
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CROSSFADE
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The technique where a DJ, producer or engineer fades out the out going track at the same time as fading in the new track, that can be a voice
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FADE IN
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Effect produced when a track is getting lower (than the voice, for example
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FADE OUT:
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Effect produced when a track is getting louder (than the voice, for example)It can be: news script, interview script spot, magazine script, documentary, etc.,
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LOG
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A written record of broadcasting. There are typically three logs: A Commercial Log, Commercials during the programme. A Music Log, recording what songs were played. An Engineer's Log, detailing technical production settings.
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PIF
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A government-produced commercial, usually shown for free, giving safety information or advice
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PLAYLIST
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Official songs that a radio station will play during a given week.
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PODCAST:
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An audio file containing a radio programme. It can be about as many subjects as you like and you can download and listen whenever you like.
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PROMO:
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An announcement (either recorded or live) used to promote the station's image or other event
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SPOT
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A visual and/or musical punctuation that signals a break between two sections of a program
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REPORTER
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Person who pesents the programme
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STING
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A radio, television commercial or underwriting spot.
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