Music Glossary: [Page 45]

Measure room response; align subs/tops with delay and crossover; set target curve. more

North Indian hand drums (dayan/bayan); complex bols and tonal strokes. more

One recorded pass of a part. Multiple takes are captured to allow comping, editing, and choice. more

Assembling the best phrases from multiple takes into one cohesive performance with musical crossfades. more

Name takes clearly, mark circled takes, and log fixes; speeds comping. more

Rhythmic cycle system in Indian classical music structuring time and accents. more

Reliable talkback routing, cues, and light signals reduce missed calls. more

Argentine/Uruguayan dance/music with dramatic phrasing, bandoneón, and close embrace. more

Pre-chosen chord tones (often 3rds/7ths) you aim for on strong beats. Connect to them with scales, approaches, or enclosures for melodic direction. more

Split sessions: technique, repertoire, improv/theory, ear; avoid over-bias. more

Loop-based electronic music emphasizing machine rhythms, timbral development, and minimalism. more

Speed of the beat measured in beats per minute; foundation for feel and energy. more

Estimate BPM within ±3–5 by counting and calibrating to references. more

Creating a tempo grid from a human take for later overdubs and editing while preserving feel. more

Export tempo/signature changes and markers so collaborators can sync edits and automation precisely. more

Plan push/pull across sections; use ritard/accelerando landmarks. more

Indication of speed via Italian terms and/or metronome marks (e.g., Allegro ♩=120). more

Held to full value or slightly emphasized; marked with a short horizontal line. more

Stepwise dynamic changes rather than gradual swells; common in Baroque style. more

Block chords vs independent lines; shape density over form. more

Planned build and release of layers through a song to shape energy and spotlight key moments. more

Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise: measure of nonlinear distortion and noise combined. more

EDM/pop arrangement moment where tension resolves into the main groove or hook after a build. more

Historically prominent torrent index; unauthorized distribution can infringe copyrights and harm revenues. more

Form presenting a theme followed by altered restatements in harmony, rhythm, meter, or texture. more

Form with continuous, non-repeating sections following the text or narrative. more

Large ticketing company/marketplace for concerts and events, often integrated with venue/promoter systems. more