Music Glossary:

Mixolydian‑flavored rock/country loop with flat‑seven borrowed from the parallel mixolydian mode. more

Chord scheme built on I–IV–V over 12 bars; foundational for blues, rock, and jazz. more

Major‑key pop sequence emphasizing mediant lift before pre‑dominant and dominant. Uses the mediant (iii) chord between tonic and subdominant; a bri... more

The foundational three-chord major-key progression: I–IV–V. Core to blues, rock, country, and early R&B. Supports quick-change and turnaround varia... more

Classic functional cadence moving tonic→subdominant→dominant→tonic; foundation of blues, rock, and folk. more

A classic four-chord progression derived from the major scale: I–V–IV–V. Often used as a repetitive vamp or turnaround in major-key blues, rock, an... more

Widely known as the “Axis” progression, represented by I–V–vi–IV. This four-chord loop dominates modern pop, rock, and ballad writing. It maintains... more

Evergreen “’50s progression” I–vi–IV–V used in doo‑wop, ballads, and countless pop standards. more

Jazz/cadential staple: ii–V–I. Often extended with 7ths/alterations (e.g., Dm7–G7alt–Cmaj7). Enables smooth voice-leading via functional predominan... more

Colloquial term for notable musicians who died at age 27; a cultural reference, not a formal category. more

Common pop EDM ballad loop vi–IV–I–V; supports soaring top‑lines and “the drop”. more

Label role focused on scouting talent, developing artists, and pairing songs/producers. Success depends on taste, timing, and support. more

Curate reference tracks by mix/tonal traits; train rapid A/B recognition. more

Blind A/B for stereo width, depth (reverb), and localization cues. more

Standardized filters for SPL measurement approximating human sensitivity (A), mid-level (C), or flat (Z). more

The conversion process that turns continuous analog sound waves into digital data for recording or processing. An A/D converter (or interface) capt... more

Indication that two players share a single written line in unison. more

Popular/jazz standard song form: two As, a contrasting B (bridge), and a final A. more

Ableton Live, launched in 2001 by Ableton in Berlin, redefined what a DAW could be. Designed equally for live performance and studio prod... more

A session built with Scenes for each song/section, including clicks, cues, and automation. Designed for reliable, repeatable playback. more

Ability to name notes without a reference; rare; not required for pro work. more

Conversion of acoustic energy to heat inside porous/viscoelastic materials; reduces reflections. more

Increased emphasis on attack; common marks: >, (marcato), sfz for dynamic accent. more

Sharp, flat, or natural sign altering pitch from the key signature; typically lasts for the measure. more

Teacher, peer group, or public log to create commitment and feedback. more

Six‑string plucked chordophone; steel/nylon variants; strumming and fingerstyle textures. more

Opposition to acoustic flow; mismatch between media/surfaces causes reflection/transmission. more