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A strong, marked accent (ˆ) combining emphasis with separation. more

Duple-meter processional music with strong periodic accents; military/band roots. more

An ideal listener profile (demographics, tastes, platforms). Helps focus creative, marketing, and tour plans. more

When a strong sound makes nearby frequencies less audible; temporal masking affects sounds before/after a masker. more

Identify frequency masking pairs by ear (e.g., bass/kick, vocal/guitar). more

Each doubling of surface mass raises transmission loss by 6 dB (ideal single leaf). more

Final mix processing (EQ, compression, limiter, meter) respecting headroom and translation. more

Ownership of a specific sound recording; distinct from composition (publishing) rights. more

Permission to use a specific sound recording in a sync; obtained from the rights-holder of the master. more

Deliver WAV 24-bit, 44.1/48 kHz; include ISRC, UPC, track titles & credits. more

Target average loudness (e.g., -14 LUFS for streaming) to preserve dynamics and avoid platform limiting. more

Calibrated omni mic with flat response for room/speaker measurements and system tuning. more

Royalties from reproduction/distribution (pressings, downloads, streams). more

Paid to songwriters/publishers for reproductions (CDs, downloads, streams). Collected by MCPS or MLC. more

Shape of the melody over phrases; chorus often peaks higher than verse. more

Writing down short melodies from listening; combines interval and rhythm skills. more

Short loops slowed 50–70%; write, check, then speed up; emphasize motif recognition. more

Minor scale with raised 6th and 7th ascending; in jazz used the same both up and down. more

Note lengths mirroring natural speech rhythm for clarity and groove. more

Instruments suited for primary melodic line by range/timbre (e.g., violins, flutes, voice). more

Visualize performance with kinesthetic detail; boosts consolidation. more

Physical goods (shirts, vinyl, posters) sold to fans at shows and online. more

Limited drops tied to releases; bundles drive AOV and chart eligibility. more

Bundle drops, limited runs, sizes/inventory planning; align with brand pillars. more

ISRC identifies recordings; ISWC identifies compositions; crucial for royalties. more

Process to ensure consistent tags/credits across DAW sessions, exports, and distributor dashboards. more

Heavy, amplified rock with distorted guitars, powerful drums, and virtuosic playing. more