Music Glossary: space

Staccato/legato, slides, dead notes, palm mutes for contour and space. more

Timed rests between phrases; sing lines to enforce natural breathing. more

Optical spacing around slurs, articulations, lyrics, and tuplets. more

Accompanying parts leave space for vocal; anticipate phrasing and breaths. more

Scattering of reflections over time/space to reduce coloration while maintaining liveliness. more

Play fewer, better notes; leave space for vocal and hooks. more

Jazz focusing on modes/static harmony, enabling spacious improvisation. more

Duration-based spacing algorithms to clarify rhythm and syncopation. more

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

Shared aux reverbs (plate/room/hall); EQ/duck returns; predelay to keep vocals forward. more

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

Key vocal or kick to duck pads/bass for clarity; musical release times matter. more

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

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