Music Glossary: blend

Tight chord spacing within an octave; cohesive color but can muddy in low register. more

Blend timbres (e.g., flute+violin, clarinet+viola) to create hybrid colors. more

Balance tutti chords from bottom up; stronger lows, tapered highs. more

Blend orchestra with synths/FX; align envelopes and articulation for cohesion. more

Combine timbres that fuse (clarinet+viola, horn+cellos) for new composite colors. more

Blend of heavily compressed signal with dry to retain transients and density. more

Orchestrate congas/shakers with kit to avoid flam and frequency conflicts. more

Anchor exposed lines with soft supporting voices to improve perceived tuning. more

Distant mics to capture space; balanced with close mics for depth and realism. more