Music Glossary: [Page 13]

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

Direct-support platforms have become an essential income stream for independent musicians. They enable fans to contribute recurring payments or o... more

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

Consistency and habit outweigh bursts of inspiration; schedule regular creative sessions. more

Complete list of an artist’s official releases, often with dates, labels, and formats. more

A free communication platform popular with gaming and creative communities, offering text, voice, and video chat. Many musicians use Discord server... more

Clip, fold, wave-shape, bit-crush; pre/post filter routing changes color. more

Getting music to streaming stores via aggregators (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby). more

Upfront payment from a distributor recouped from your future royalties; watch term length and recoup clauses. more

Digital distributors have replaced traditional record labels for independent artists. They handle the technical and administrative side of releasin... more

Low-level noise intentionally added before bit-depth reduction to decorrelate quantization errors. more

Only dither on final word-length reduction; one time at export. more

A celebrated female lead vocalist noted for exceptional ability and a commanding stage presence. Usage can be neutral or pejorative depending on co... more

Strings/section divide a part across players (div.); opposite of a2/unis. more

Mark divisions and unisons precisely; manage staff count in strings/brass. more

West African goblet drum; bass, tone, slap strokes for ensemble calls. more

Notice-and-takedown process for online infringements; counter-notice path exists. more

Major triad + minor seventh; contains tritone driving resolution to tonic. more