– a legal agreement between a music production company and a musician or band, governing how much music will be produced, how it will be marketed and sold, and how much each side will earn * The _______ requires that she produce at least two albums over the next three years.

– a journey in which a musician or band goes to many different cities to perform in front of audiences * Do you think you can get tickets when the U2 _______ comes to a nearby city?

– to rely or depend on something; to prepare for the future based on something that one expects will happen * This is going to be an important speech, and we’re counting on our supports to be in the audience.

– time spent playing an instrument as accompaniment for another musician or band, especially while the music is being recorded professionally and while one is being paid * Jim is a talented drummer who can make a lot of money doing _______ because he’s able to adapt to many different styles of music.

– something that is very disappointing and makes one feel sad * It’s a _______ that you didn’t get the job, but I’m sure you’ll find something soon.