The CAMEO Dictionary of Creative Audio Terms

The CAMEO Dictionary of Creative Audio Terms is a dictionary of audio terminology, first published in 1980 by the Massachusetts-based Creative Audio and Music Electronics Organization (CAMEO).[1]

Overview

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The CAMEO Dictionary of Creative Audio Terms contains the definitions for over 1000 terms used in the recording, amplification and electronic production of music.[2][3] It is aimed at a non-technical audience and includes illustrations.[1][3]

Reception

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Two years after its publication, the publishers reported sales of 18,000 copies.[4] By this point, the book had been added to the reading lists for courses at over 50 universities and recording schools.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Blum, Thom (1981). "The CAMEO Dictionary of Creative Audio Terms by CAMEO". Computer Music Journal. 5 (2): 67–68. doi:10.2307/3679882. JSTOR 3679882.
  2. ^ "Harrison Systems Latest To Affiliate With CAMEO". Billboard. 13 December 1980. p. 56.
  3. ^ a b "In Brief - And Of Interest". Journal of the Audio Engineering Society. 28: 847. 1980.
  4. ^ a b McCullaugh, Jim (12 June 1982). "CAMEO Handling NAMM Home Multi-Track Sessions". Billboard. p. 77.