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

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

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]