Music Glossary: [Page 42]

Semi-occluded vocal tract drills to balance pressure and fold closure. more

Leave rests; breathe like a singer; phrase in sentences not run-ons. more

Rotate pieces weekly; revisit before forgetting curve dips. more

Closer spacing in the top, wider in the low end to avoid mud. more

Choosing boxes and aiming angles to cover the audience area evenly while minimizing spill to walls and stage. more

Using stands/pads to limit mechanical coupling to the desk, reducing resonance and comb filtering from surfaces. more

Position L/R monitors and listener in an equilateral triangle, toed in so tweeters aim at the ears. more

Analyzing mix energy per frequency range to ensure balanced spectrum across playback systems. more

Identify overtones and timbral shifts; informs orchestration and EQ. more

Acoustic level referenced to 20 µPa in air; typical measures include dB SPL, Leq, and peak. more

Sound pressure level measurement (dBA/dBC) for loudness and compliance; protect hearing. more

Measure levels; honor venue limits; protect hearing with exposure management. more

Agreement documenting writer percentages and ownership shares; avoids disputes. more

Written percentage allocations on the master to avoid disputes at payout time. more

Align with brands; deliverables, exclusivity, FTC disclosures, metrics. more

Major DSP for streaming; editorial/algorithmic playlists and artist tools support discovery and analytics. more

Short, detached notes marked with dots; degree of separation is stylistic/contextual. more

Anthemic, high-production rock tailored for large venues with big hooks and crowd participation. more

Vertical spacing responsive to content density and lyric/dynamic collisions. more

Mental rehearsal, breathing, and small-audience exposure reduce performance anxiety. more

Talkback, sidefills/IEM cues, and MD (music director) leadership. more

Input list with channel numbers, mic/DI type, and stage box labeling prevents chaos. more

Diagram showing musician positions, gear, power needs, and monitor preferences. more

Diagram of player positions and a numbered channel list. Speeds load-in and helps engineers pre-patch efficiently. more

Positions for sightlines and sound; choreograph moves and instrument swaps. more

Secure heavy or wheeled items; mark stage edges; keep cable runs tidy. Assign responsibility for resets and safety checks. more

Run full set with transitions; practice count-ins, patch changes, and patter. more