Music Glossary: [Page 26]

Speed entry with tool macros and text tokens for rehearsal marks, bar numbers, and flows. more

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Organization of beats; simple divides by 2 (2/4, 3/4, 4/4), compound by 3 (6/8, 9/8). more

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Use LUFS, true peak, spectrum, and phase scopes to validate mixes beyond ears. more

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Use rhythmic consonance/dissonance like harmonic tension/release. more

A tempo change derived from a prior subdivision/equivalence, creating a precise new tempo. more

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Detect pulse reinterpretations (eighth-note triplet → new quarter). more

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Tempo ramps (±5–10 BPM) and back-off steps to stabilize technique. more

Explicit BPM indication attached to a note value (e.g., ♩=76). more

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Device that amplifies low-level mic signals to line level with minimal noise and color. more

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Choose mic based on tone and proximity effect. Condensers for detail, dynamics for control, ribbons for warmth. more

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Teach performers proximity/axis for consistent tone and feedback control. more

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Directional sensitivity shapes (cardioid, omni, figure-8); affects bleed, proximity, tone. more

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Distance/angle for plosives and sibilance; work proximity for tone without boom. more

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Marketplaces for licensing short-form uses (creator videos, podcasts, small ads) at scale. more

Intentional ahead/behind placement; small deviations create feel. more

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Work on laying back or sitting ahead of the beat deliberately. Record to a click/loop to refine consistency and pocket. more

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Place clicks on upbeats/16th offbeats; record yourself and analyze drift and flam. more

Training beyond 12-TET: quarter tones, spectral relationships, set-class hearing. more

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Separate mid (center) and side (stereo width) signals for targeted EQ, compression, or widening. more

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Protocol for musical performance/control data between devices and software. more

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Protocol to trigger cues in lighting, video, and effects from the music rig. Often paired with Program/Control Changes for instrument patches. more

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Figure‑8 side plus cardioid mid; matrixed to variable width stereo with mono compatibility. more

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Approx. early-1980s–mid-1990s births; heavy streaming/social usage with nostalgia purchase patterns. more

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Minor triad + minor seventh (e.g., ii–7). Versatile in tonal and modal contexts. more

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Root–minor third–perfect fifth; darker, melancholic consonance. more

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Ternary dance form (ABA) in triple meter; classical symphonic movement staple. more

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Gentle compression, EQ, and saturation on the master to unify elements; minimal if mastering engineer will handle polish. more

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