abridged original work edited by professional abridger, with goal of staying true to spirit and content of book
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accent of a specific nationality or region, e.g. German or Mid-Western, or a socioeconomic class accent
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mushy vocal quality, lack of precision in diction
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actuality audio section of audio from another source (such as interviews, animal sounds) added to the original studio recording
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music cues/tags music used to note scene change, identify character, depict mood, reference time period or other aspect of production
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ambience sound quality that comes from the recording studio environment rather than directly from the sound source
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music library stock music licensed from a vendor, used in the audiobook production
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attributives identifying phrases such as "he said" and "she whispered"
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musical bed music that is heard under the voice, throughout portions or most/all of the production
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audio cue mismatch audio mismatch with source visual or text; a sound effect or added music does not match text or in readalongs, the illustration
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musical intro music at beginning of production
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audiobook original audiobook with no print counterpart or a title that is available in audio prior to print publication
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musical outro music at end of production
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break point/program break point logical and appropriate stopping points of audio medium segments or other breaks in the audio production
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narrator one who delivers the content of the audiobook
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narrator match narrator voice matches character age, sex, time period, setting, mood, etc.
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breathy type of mouth sound, sharp or odd breaths of narrator
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noise-gating an abrupt edit resulting in clipped words or in silence between words
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bright sound quality that is clear, sharp
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choppy edit noticeable or abrupt editing of sound
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off-mic narrator is recorded away from the microphone, or narrator's mouth turns away from the microphone
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clam shell hard plastic case containing most library and school editions of audiobooks
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original music musical score that is composed expressly for the audiobook production
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clarity of narration clear and understandable reading, diction
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out-of-sync mismatched sound and visual, when the voice doesn't track with the visual in a production such as a readalong picture book
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clarity of production recording clarity, clean sound throughout title, not muddy or muted
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outro information at end of production, may contain program title, performer's name, author, publisher info, copyright, etc.
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clipped edit end of a word is cut off in audio editing
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pacing of narration narrator reading too fast or too slow
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clothing rustles studio noise
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pacing of production passages paced correctly for dramatic arc of story
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collateral material extras added to audio title or items from print title that may/may not be on audio: timeline, glossary, interview, etc.
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page rate how long it takes a narrator to complete a page of text, also known as pick-up and reader acquisition rate
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consistency narrator maintaining energy and character voicings, even if narration was recorded at different times
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page turn/paper noise studio noise
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context of line maintaining meaning of text through expression and emphasis
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partially voiced a single narrator using primarily a "straight read" with a few major character differentiations
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cover art audiobook may match hardcover or paperback print item's cover art or may be entirely different
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peaky sound quality that is too high in sound or energy level
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cultural authenticity match of reader and culture of character--accents or dialects authentic, not stereotyped; may include authentic music
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pitch range high or low range of sound
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playback device hardware, such as iPod or tape player, that allows playback of distribution media (cassette tape, compact disc) or digital files (MP3, WMA)
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dialect of a specific group of people, e.g. Appalachian
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plosives or wind pops noticeable microphone noise, mouth pop sounds, "pp," "tt," or "ff" pops
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digital distortion cracking or blurry sound when volume exceeds upper digital range
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podiobook serialized, unpublished books available via the Internet directly from the author as audio podcasts, usually free
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digital download audiobook available as a digital file, accessed and downloaded directly to playback device, needing no delivery medium
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preloaded audio playback device a hardware device that is preloaded with a digital audiobook, self-contained, e.g. Playaway
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digital-only audiobooks distributed by a publisher solely as a download
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presence audio quality that feels authentic, actual--as if you are there
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direct-to-consumer digital digital audiobooks that need no distribution media (cassette, CD) and are accessed by a playback device
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producer person hired by executive producer who hires talent, books studio time, handles financial details
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director person hired to direct the talent in the studio during the audiobook recording
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public domain content not restricted by copyright, audiobooks that may be recorded by volunteers and distributed via Librivox and others
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distribution media method of delivering audio (cassette, compact disc) that requires another playback device such as a CD player or tape player
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readalong an audiobook meant to be listened to while following along with the picture book text and illustrations
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download service vendor an arrangement of an individual or library system to purchase licensed audiobooks from an Internet retailer, e.g. Audible, OverDrive
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reader engagement the perception that the narrator was actively involved in the production
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dramatic dynamic range controlled range of volume, with emotion shown through energy, and not resulting in uneven sound levels
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repeated sentence/word production error where poor editing results in repeated content
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dramatization adaptation, usually multi-voiced, often with sound effects and music, i.e., audio drama, radio theater (NOT same as multi-voiced)
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rich recording clarity, clean sound throughout title, not muddy or muted
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DRM digital rights management, technologies used by publishers or distributors that control access or usage of digital audio
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sequence announcement vocal prompt at end of CD, cassette, or audio portion; also known as "tag lines"
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dry mouth clicking mouth sound
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emotion degree to which emotional content of text is expressed; to elicit the meaning of text through the voice
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sibilant distortion/overload of sound resulting in an over-emphasis of "sss," "fff," and "ch" sounds
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energy a quality of narrator's reading that engenders listener engagement
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silent intervals silence, such as the space between the chapters
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enhanced product material added to audiobook package, such as illustrations, games, computer files, video; also see value-added
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simultaneous release a release date of an audiobook simultaneous with the print book release
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equalization pleasant and non-fatiguing tonal quality over full range of audio spectrum of audio format, i.e. differing in CD or MP3 format
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sleeve the packaging material that holds printed information
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executive producer person employed by audio publisher who oversees total audiobook production and funding
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sound effects establish action, time, place, mood; added audio effects that are referenced in the text or illustrations, often found in readalongs
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expression overall performance quality, using a range that engenders listener engagement
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sound level overall volume of recording--ideally consistent, not variable or uneven
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extras forewords, afterwords, glossaries, dedications, photo captions or notes, or miscellaneous words that appear in a picture book's illustrations
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soundscape the total sound environment, the created audible world of the audiobook
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fades, in/out bringing in or out music and sound effects, may be gradual or steep; also known as "ramping" sounds in or out
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special or bonus features added author interviews or other audio material not found in original text; also known as "value-added"
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flat narration that seems dull, unemotional, monotone
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spoken-word production an audio production that is a seminar, lecture, comedy routine, etc.
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formatting editing to fit on cassette (104 min.), CD (80 min.), or MP3-CD (up to 16 hours)
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straight read narrator reading in his or her natural voice
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full-cast narration multiple nar?rators performing as individual characters during ensemble reading
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streaming audio digital audiobook playback over a live Internet connection
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fully voiced a single narrator using a range of multiple character differentiations and voicings in a solo performance
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stress emphasizing a word or syllable--stress on the wrong syllable or wrong word results in changed meaning
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tag lines comments at beginning or end of audio segment such as "End of side two. Please insert . . ."
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gluey mouth sound
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tail end of production
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hardware the physical device that is used to access an audio medium
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talent person hired to read; may be an actor, author, professional narrator, or celebrity
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hiss audible background noise, unwarranted high-frequency noise
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Talking Book Program audiobook service provided by the National Library Services to the Blind and Physically Handicapped--special playback device
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hollow sound quality that echoes or lacks depth
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text-to-speech software computer programs that allow software to "narrate" a public domain title directly into a digital file, used by Project Gutenberg
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hot sound audio quality that is too loud or intense--or "hot"
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thin sound quality that strains the ear, difficult to hear
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ID3 tags metadata that allows CD and digital audio players to display the track and title information
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throat swallows body noise
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incidental music music at beginning, end, or other points in production
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index points/track points invisible markings that allow listener to jump to points on audio file--may be of varied length, depending on producer
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tinny sound quality that is artificial, electronic--lacks low frequency
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inflection overall performance quality, rise and fall of voice pitch used for expression
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TOC files Table of Contents files--metadata that ensures that sound files play the audiobook in correct sequence
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intro identifies title, author, narrator, etc.
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top beginning of audiobook
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juicy "wet" type of mouth sound, saliva noise
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track points/index points invisible markings that allow listener to jump to points on audio file--may be of varied length, depending on producer
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licensed audiobook audiobook available for legal purchase through authorized distributor by arrangement with the producer
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tummy rumbles body noise |
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lifeless sound quality that does not engage the listener, dry
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unabridged complete, unaltered work |
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liner notes text/visual material describing the production, may be printed on sleeve/wrap or available digitally
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underscore music under narration
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lip smacks type of mouth sound
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unvoiced a single narrator performing a "straight read" with no vocal characterization
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listener engagement the involvement of the listener in the production
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upcut choppy edit, noticeable or abrupt editing of sound at the beginning of a word
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medium a means that provides transmission or storage of information
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value-added extras added to audio title or items from print title that may/may not be on audio: timeline, glossary, interview, etc.
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missing text errors where text for source is missing in finished audio production
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voice actor professional narrator
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mix combining distinct tracks or audio segments into a unified production
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wall of performance a barrier that may be apparent to a listener who is aware of the voice actor's performance or may be removed by a skilled narrator
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mouth clicks type of mouth sound
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widows and orphans sentences or text fragment split by audio production side, CD, or segment change
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MP3 audio encoding format that compresses data, used for downloaded audiobooks and for MP3-CDs that hold up to 16 hours
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woofing the mic narration causing pops or plosives
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muddy sound quality--audio muffled, or indistinct; excess of bass energy, missing mid to high frequencies
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word count used to estimate recording length--typical narrator reads approximately 154 words per minute, or 9,200 words an hour
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multi-voiced production more than one narrator, but not necessarily an actor for each character, nor recorded as an ensemble at the same time
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wrap the paper with production information that slips in the outer packaging
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