Music Glossary: [Page 12]

Practice ascending/descending intervals in a fixed key daily; expand to random tonal centers. more

Primary/secondary networks with proper switch QoS; clocking sanity checks. more

Goblet drum from Middle East/North Africa; doum/tek strokes for belly-dance rhythms. more

Computer-based environment for recording, editing, and mixing audio/MIDI (e.g., Cubase, Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton Live). more

Preset bounce settings for mix, master, stems, and alt versions. more

Control groups to adjust multiple channels' levels together without altering individual faders. more

Red Book master image containing track order, PQ codes, and text; standard for CD manufacturing. more

Logarithmic unit expressing ratios of power or pressure. For pressure, dB ∝ 20·log10(P/P₀). more

Mechanical separation to reduce structure-borne transmission (resilient channels, clips, isolation mounts). more

Target sibilant bands (5–10 kHz); split-band preferred for minimal lisping. more

Use frequency-selective compression or automate EQ for sibilance control. Don’t dull consonants. more

Short slap/tempo delays to add depth and stereo without wash. more

Secondary speaker arrays delayed to the mains so wavefronts arrive together for distant audience areas. more

Secondary speakers time-aligned for coverage further from the main PA. more

Calculate delay by distance; aim fills to cover dead zones without smear. more

Track goals, reps, errors, and fixes; iterate weekly for measurable gains. more

Substitute player covering a gig or session when the regular member is unavailable; should receive parts, charts, and cues in advance. more

Translations, remixes, new lyrics require permission from rightsholders. more

Analog or digital mixer with channels, EQ, dynamics, buses, and automation; used for tracking and live/ studio mixing. more

Record clean DI alongside amp to re-amp later; reamp boxes match impedance and ground for noise-free takes. more

Device converting high-Z unbalanced to low-Z balanced, often with ground lift for noise control. more

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

Scatters reflections to avoid flutter echo and preserve liveliness without over-deadening the room. more

Stored snapshots of console state for fast recall per song or act. more

Networked audio I/O at the stage that feeds the console. Reduces analog run length, simplifies patching, and increases channel count. more

Root–minor third–diminished fifth; tense, unstable; often functions as leading-tone. more

Higher-margin downloads, physical, and merch bundles directly to audience; control pricing and data. more