Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Music Terminology

Masthead - The heading of a magazine page, it is normally at the top of the page in bold so it is very clear and attract readers.

Banner - They are there to sell something, maybe something exclusive which is used to draw the reader in.

Main Image - This is normally the first thing you see on the magazine depending on the camera angle and visual expression, it could normally suggest that it is the main vocal point of the magazine.

Buzz Word - This is something to build the up the magazine , it is a word that draws in the reader e.g. Win, Free and Exclusive. These are words that give the audience the initiative to purchase the magazine.

Headline - This is the main text which is at the front of the magazine, it normally contributes to what the magazine is about and promotes the main image. The text is normally bold so it is attractive to the audience.

Barcode - This is the identity of the magazine, the barcode tells you the price and quality of the magazine normally includes the issue number and data. The barcode also tells you if it includes free gifts. The issue number also tells you if the magazine is successful depending on the issue number and if it is offering any gifts to gain more customers.

Anchorage Text - This helps explain what the headline is all about and what the image is about too.

Puff - It is used to advertise what the magazine has to offer such as products offering e.g. free gifts and exclusives. alternatively the puff is mainly used to attract customers to purchase the magazine.

Pug - It is displayed at the corner of the page where it looks like it has been opened or turned over, it is generally used to give customers the initiative to open the magazine

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