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An additional performance at the end of a concert prompted by audience applause; often one or two preplanned songs. more

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Alto double-reed in F; mellow, plaintive quality; transposing instrument. more

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MusicXML export hygiene: explicit accidentals, tied notes, and barlines for clean DAW score import. more

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Final pass for collisions, page turns, mis-spellings, cue accuracy, and consistent fonts. more

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Global defaults for spacing, fonts, slur shapes, and collision avoidance to speed consistent output. more

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Equivalently sounding notes with different spellings (e.g., G♯ = A♭) depending on harmonic context. more

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Detect wrong notes/entrances in scores or rehearsals rapidly. more

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Prioritize kick/bass, then lead, then comp; adjust playing to hierarchy. more

ADSR variants, curves, multi-stage envelopes for plucks, pads, and swells. more

Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release shapes for amp, filter, and pitch. Short A/D = percussive; long R = pads. more

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Phon/sone curves mapping SPL needed at different frequencies for equal perceived loudness (Fletcher–Munson/ISO 226). more

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Equivalent Rectangular Bandwidth model describing auditory filter widths across frequency. more

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Two-string Chinese bowed fiddle with emotive timbre. more

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Repeat only mistake zone 5–10x correctly before reintegrating passage. more

Study piece focusing on a technical challenge while often standing as concert music. more

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Algorithmic distribution of hits across steps (e.g., 5 in 16) for world/tech grooves and polymetric feels. more

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Read end-user licenses for limits (e.g., redistribution, templates, one-shot exclusivity). more

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Keep digital receipts and categorize monthly; maintain notes for per diem, mileage, and reimbursements. more

Deliver clean PDFs; include MusicXML for interoperability and DAW scoring. more

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Seventh chords with added tensions 9, 11, 13; color tones requiring careful voice-leading. more

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Modified RT60 formula better matching rooms with higher absorption. more

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Social network with Pages/Groups/Events; useful for local gig promotion and community. Facebook more

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Hardware (e.g., auto-switch DI/switcher) that flips from Rig A to Rig B if audio drops. Essential for mission-critical playback. more

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Limited exceptions for commentary/education/news; highly fact-specific—seek counsel. more

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No fixed 'seconds' rule; fair use is contextual and rarely applies to commercial tracks. more

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A collection of lead sheets with melody, chords, and lyrics to “fake” an arrangement on the spot. more

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Collect and store emails/PII responsibly, comply with privacy laws, and honor unsubscribe preferences. more

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