Music Glossary: [Page 11]

Consistent pre-rolls or verbal cues that lock the band and playback. Document them on setlists to avoid trainwrecks. more

American roots genre with narrative lyrics, twang timbres, and strong songcraft. more

Ensuring compulsory/mechanical licensing compliance when distributing cover recordings. more

Compulsory mech licenses for faithful covers (US); arrange but don’t change melody/lyrics. more

Compare thumbnails, hooks, captions, and mix tweaks; keep only statistically meaningful lifts. more

Switch tasks, limit options, or use prompts to break paralysis; progress beats perfection. more

Use legitimate CC-licensed or public-domain sources within terms; attribute when required. more

CC licenses specify reuse conditions (BY, SA, NC, ND); attribution is usually required. more

Partnering with creators for early sounds, duet prompts, and challenges tied to your release timeline. more

Ecosystem of tools and monetization models enabling independent creators to earn directly from audiences. more

Ensure performer credits and roles in metadata for PRO/liner notes. more

Gradual increase/decrease in loudness; notated with hairpins (< >) or text. more

Ratio between peak and RMS level; higher values indicate more transient material. more

Frequency bandwidths of the auditory system where masking interactions are strongest; basis for Bark/ERB scales. more

Distance where direct and reverberant sound fields are equal in level; beyond it, clarity drops. more

Choosing fade shapes/lengths that hide edits and keep phase coherent across multi-mics. more

Eliminate clicks; match fade shapes to material (equal power for drums, equal gain for phase). more

Memorable hooks built on 3:2 or 4:3 patterns against 4/4 grid. more

Piano/harp distribution across staves without breaking rhythmic clarity. more

Plan brief talking points, shout-outs, and interactive moments. Keep it authentic, concise, and appropriate for the venue. more

Raising funds from fans for albums or tours via platforms like Kickstarter or Patreon in exchange for rewards. more

Percentage of impressions that become clicks; a key signal for thumbnails, titles, and ads. more

Full-featured DAW known for MIDI composition, scoring tools, and pro audio production. more

Systematic cue insertion with labels, sizes, and rehearsal letter alignment. more

Performer-specific headphone mixes balancing backing and self; vital for performance. more

Small-sized notations of other parts added to a player’s part to aid entries after rests. more

Small notes for entrances and alternates; clarify rehearsal and tacets. more