Music Glossary: [Page 35]

Structures built in fourths (perfect/augmented/diminished); modern, open sonority. more

Stacked fourths for modern color; rotate shapes through scale. more

Stacked fourths/fifths create modern, ambiguous sonorities. more

Porous absorbers become effective near frequencies where thickness ≈ λ/4 (with air-gap considered). more

Use numbers/Roman numerals and movable-do to transpose charts on the fly in rehearsal or live. more

Structures built in fifths; spacious and consonant; complements quartal stacks. more

Common delivery variants; also include TV mix (no lead vocal), a cappella, and clean versions when requested. more

Melodic framework in Indian classical music defining scale, motifs, and mood. more

Lowest to highest usable pitch of an instrument/voice, including comfortable vs extreme zones. more

Keep melody in singer’s comfortable range; save high notes for key moments. more

Agree fee, usage, overtime; send invoice with W-9/VAT and payment terms. more

Famous jazz fake‑book series compiling standards; various editions/keys exist, with corrected/legal versions today. more

Sending recorded DI signal back to amps/pedals; capture tone later while keeping performance. more

Notes or screenshots capturing outboard settings or DAW plugin chains for session recall. more

Self-record sessions; annotate issues; plan fixes for next session. more

Micro-breaks, stretches, posture, and gradual load to prevent RSI. more

A standard listening level used for consistent perception; adjust for room size and personal hearing safety. (≈83 dB SPL) more

Calibrate monitors (e.g., 79–83 dB SPL C-weighted) to mix consistently at known loudness. more

Match monitoring SPL (e.g., 79–85 dB) and use pink noise to calibrate consistency. more

Commercial mixes used to calibrate tonal balance and loudness during mixing/mastering. more

Comparing tonal balance and loudness-normalized reference mixes to avoid being misled by level differences. more

Sound energy bouncing off surfaces; timing/angle shape imaging and comb filtering. more

Jamaican genre with offbeat skank, deep bass, and laid-back grooves. more

A pitch region of an instrument/voice with characteristic timbre, projection, and technical limits. more

Assign parts within playable/comfortable ranges; extreme registers change color and power. more

Distribute roles across lows/mids/highs to avoid crowding. more

Choosing pitch ranges for each part to avoid clutter, preserve clarity, and support the lead melody. more