MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It is the standard electronic language 'spoken' between electronic instruments and the computerized devices which control them during performances. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) enables electronic musical instruments such as keyboard controllers, computers, and other electronic equipment to communicate, control, and synchronize with each other. MIDI devices communicate with each other by transmitting "event messages" such as the pitch and intensity of musical notes to play, control signals for parameters such as volume, vibrato and panning, cues, and clock signals to set the tempo. As an electronic protocol, it is notable for its widespread adoption throughout the music industry.