Disc jockey

A disc jockey (abbreviated DJ, D.J. or deejay) is a person who plays recorded music for an audience, either a radio audience if the mix is broadcast or the audience in a venue such as a bar or nightclub. In venues such as a club event or rave, this is an audience of dancers. Originally, "disc" (uncommonly spelled "disque" in French or commonly "disk" in American English) referred to phonograph records, not the later compact discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter which medium is used (e.g. vinyl, CDs, MP3 players).

The title "DJ" is also commonly used by DJs in front of their real names or adopted pseudonyms as a title to denote their profession and the music they play.

Types

There are several types of disc jockey. Radio DJs or radio personalities introduce and play music that is broadcast on AM, FM, digital or internet radio stations. Club DJs select and play music in bars, nightclubs or discothèques, or at parties or raves, or even in stadiums. Mobile DJs travel with portable sound systems and play recorded music at a variety of events. Some mobile DJs also serve as the master of ceremonies (MC) directing the attention of attendees, and maintaining a room-wide focus on what is included in the event's agenda. There are also many competitions that specialise in mixing, scratching or other kinds of techniques.

DJS

DJS may refer to:

  • Department of Juvenile Services, a state agency of Maryland
  • Director of the Joint Staff, a position in the United States Department of Defense
  • D'Jais, D'Jais (pronounced DJ's) Bar & Grill is a popular dance club and restaurant in Belmar, New Jersey, USA
  • Doctor of Juridical Science, a research doctorate in law
  • DJs may refer to:

  • DJs, plural of disc jockeys
  • David Jones Limited, an Australian department store chain
  • David Jones Limited

    David Jones Limited, trading as David Jones (colloquially DJs), is an Australian department store, owned by South African retail group Woolworths Holdings Limited. David Jones was founded in 1838 by David Jones, a Welsh immigrant, and is the oldest continuously operating department store in the world still trading under its original name. It currently has 39 stores located in most Australian states and territories. David Jones' main department store rival is larger Myer. In mid 2016 David Jones will open their first New Zealand store in Wellington after buying Kirkcaldie & Stains.

    History

    David Jones, a Welsh merchant, met a Hobart businessman Charles Appleton in London. Appleton had established a store in Sydney in 1825 and Jones subsequently established a partnership with Appleton, moved to Australia in 1835, and the Sydney store became known as Appleton & Jones. When the partnership was dissolved in 1838, Jones moved his business to premises on the corner of George Street and Barrack Lane, Sydney. Jones survived the depression of the 1840s, and by 1856 had retired from active management of the business. A few years later when the firm failed, he returned to manage its affairs and in a few years had fully discharged all obligations to his creditors.

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