Music Glossary: [Page 3]

Use arps of extensions/upper-structures to imply richer harmony. more

A one-page plan of sections, keys, tempos, hooks, and cues that guides writing, rehearsal, and production. more

Notation for note shaping (staccato, legato, accents, tenuto) affecting attack/length. more

Consistent placement relative to staff and beat for quick reading. more

Crisp consonants without tension; legato line with connected vowels. more

Mix legato vs staccato, arco vs pizz to enhance clarity and motion. more

Use staccato, marcato, legato, pizzicato, mutes, harmonics for contrast. more

Agree on staccato/legato and accents across rhythm section for punch and clarity. more

3–5 themes defining story, visuals, and voice; guide content and partnerships. more

Crafting a consistent identity (sound, image, tone, visuals) that communicates who you are to your target audience. more

Looped visuals and vertical edits that increase completion and save rates around a release. more

Oversees career strategy, team, and business affairs; coordinates releases, deals, and timelines. Bleeds you dry but a neccessary evil! more

Handles business strategy, deals, and coordination; usually earns 15–20 % of gross revenue. more

Traditional, 360, license, distribution-only, JV. Each differs in ownership, term, and revenue share. more

Artwork, teaser clips, lyric videos, canvas/shorts, press photos, bios, clean/instrumental/TV mixes. more

Lookback periods (e.g., 7/28 days) where conversions are credited to a campaign. more

Silently hear and notate phrases before sounding them; strengthens inner ear. more

Moments for interaction, singalongs, and social capture. more

Profile core listeners by age, interests, platforms; informs targeting and messaging. more

Converts analog mic/instrument signals to digital audio and back; includes preamps, monitor outs, and often MIDI I/O. more

Italian, French, German forms resolving to V via 4–♭6 outer voices. more

Root–major third–augmented fifth; symmetrical brightness with tendency to resolve. more

Recordable/playable parameter changes (level, pan, FX) over time for consistent, recallable mixes—aka “hands‑free mixing.” more

Ride vocals, solos, and transitions; mix comes alive beyond static balances. more

Sends per channel to monitors or FX; pre-fader for monitors, post-fader for time-based FX. more

Feeding subwoofers from an auxiliary send to send only sources that benefit from low-frequency energy. more

Scale degrees that clash with chord tones (e.g., natural 4 over Ionian major). Use with care or resolve. more