needle drop

The term "needle drop" is used in various contexts, including film, music, and audio transfer, to describe the use of pre-existing songs, the digitization of vinyl records, or a DJing technique.

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Definition

B2Film and TV

(idiomatic)The use of a pre-existing song in a movie or TV show to enhance the scene.

Example

  • The needle drop of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in the movie created a powerful emotional impact.

C1Audio Transfer

(technical)The process of converting music from a vinyl record to a digital format.

Example

  • He performed a needle drop to digitize his vintage jazz collection.

B2DJing

(technical)A technique where a DJ places the needle on a specific part of a record to start playing from that point.

Example

  • The DJ used a needle drop to seamlessly transition to the next track.

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