Music Glossary: [Page 49]
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Limiting with oversampling to catch inter-sample peaks above 0 dBFS that can distort on conversion. more
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Mixing and Mastering
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Bright, projecting brass voice; agile fanfares to lyrical lines; transposes major second. (B♭) more
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Instruments and Families
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Lowest brass providing foundation; warm, broad tone; various keys (F, E♭, C, B♭). more
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Instruments and Families
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Gears that adjust string tension; locking variants speed string changes and improve stability. more
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Instruments and guitar tech
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Tuning & DampingSeat heads, interval relationships, gels/rings/felt for decay control. more
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Drums and Percussion Technique
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TupletAny division of a beat into irregular subdivisions (e.g., triplet, quintuplet). more
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Orchestration and Notation
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Tuplets & Nested TupletsReadable brackets/numbers; avoid ambiguous nesting and cross-staff chaos. more
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Notation and Engraving
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Tuplets ClarityNumber and bracket tuplets where needed; do not break tuplets across beams without clear context. more
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Notation and Engraving Advanced
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TurnaroundShort progression leading back to start or chorus (e.g., V–IV–I or ii–V). more
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Songwriting Craft
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Turnaround ShortcutsCommon endings (V/vi → vi, backdoor IVm → I) as MIDI clips for quick reuse. more
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Keys and Harmony for Producers
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Tutti vs ChamberDecide between full ensemble (impact) vs small forces (clarity/intimacy). more
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Arrangement and Orchestration
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TwitchTwitch is a live-streaming platform originally built for gaming but now a major hub for music performance, fan interaction, and creator monet... more
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Platforms and ecosystems
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Nigerian clay pot drum; unique low woof and hand slaps. more
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World Music Instruments
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UGC & CommunityEncourage remixes, duet challenges, fan art; reward participation. more
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Music Business and Marketing
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Earning from user-generated videos that use your audio on platforms supporting revenue share. more
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Digital Distribution and Monetization
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Irish bellows pipes with drones and regulators; complex chanter technique. more
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World Music Instruments
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Know AFM/Equity rules vs indie norms; pension/health implications. more
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Session Musicianship
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UnisonLines performed at the same pitch (unison) or separated by an octave for emphasis/clarity. more
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Orchestration and Notation
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Unison & DetuneDuplicate oscillators; detune/spread for width; beware mono low-end. more
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Electronic Production and Sound Design
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Tighten lines with unisons/octaves; watch phase and pick/attack alignment. more
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Session Musicianship
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UPCBarcode identifiers for releases required by distributors and retail. more
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Business and Copyright
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Upper ExtensionsColor tones beyond the seventh (9, 11, 13); managed with avoid-note awareness. more
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Harmony and Chords Advanced Voicings
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Upper-Structure TriadMajor/minor triad superimposed over a dominant to target tensions (e.g., E over C7). more
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Harmony and Chords
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Upper-Structure TriadsTriads built on 9/♯11/13 imply extensions over 7th chords (e.g., over C7: E, G, A triads). more
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Improvisation
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Upper-Structure Triads IDRecognize common USTs (e.g., E over C7 = 13/11/9 color). more
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Ear Training Advanced Drills
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Upper-Structure Triads PracticeUse triads built on extensions (e.g., over V7 play a bII major triad for b9/11). Creates colorful lines and fast chord recognition. more
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Improvisation Practice Systems
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Velocity Layering (MIDI)Map ranges to different samples or timbres for realism; vary velocities for human dynamics. more
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Drum Programming and Groove Design
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