Karaoke glossary
Use the karaoke glossary to understand some of the
jargon and terms used within the world of karaoke.
Simply click on a term below to see an explanation.
- CDG
A CDG (CD Graphics) is the most popular karaoke disc format and will play in any karaoke player that is CDG compatible.
CDG karaoke discs will also play in normal CD players however for the lyrics to be displayed you need a CDG player
connected to a TV or monitor.
CDGs do not contain lead vocals.
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AV
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Balance
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CD
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CDG
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CDGM
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Component Video
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Composite Video
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Digital Echo
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Digital Key Control
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DVD
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Karaoke
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Key Changer
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KJ
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Laser disc
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MCPS
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MIDI
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MP3+G
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NEO+G
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NTSC
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PA
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PAL
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RCA connector
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RF modulator
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SCDG
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SECAM
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Sub-Code
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Tone
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VCD
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Vocal Cancel
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Vocal Partner
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Vocal reducer
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