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Red Book Standard

The universal standard for audio CDs. The format requires that the audio be recorded in stereo at 44.1kHz sample rate with a 16 bit word, among other things.

RIAA

Short for the "Recording Industry Association of America," it is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States. Their main focus is to protect the intellectual property rights of musicians and to monitor and review laws pertaining to the music business.

Rider

A contract between a performance venue and an entertainer detailing the terms and conditions of a performance. Items covered include performance length, compensation (i.e. travel expenses, lodging), profit share, and payment.