Music Glossary: [Page 17]

Unintended sound transmission routes (structure, vents, gaps) bypassing main partitions. more

Floor system isolated by elastomeric mounts or layers to limit structure-borne noise. more

Immersive creative focus achieved when skill matches challenge; minimize distractions and self-judgment. more

Locking tremolo system enabling extreme pitch bends while maintaining tuning stability. more

Soprano woodwind with bright, pure tone; agile in upper register; no reed. more

Wind articulation using rolled R or throat flutter; produces growling, buzzy color. more

Frequency-modulating one oscillator with another to generate complex spectra; carrier/modulator ratios shape timbre. more

Frequency-modulate carriers with modulators; operators, ratios, index define timbre. more

Pomodoro blocks, distraction-free mode, and mindfulness for better sessions. more

Main audience sound system and engineer position mixing the show. more

The Front-of-House mixer who balances the audience mix, manages system EQ, effects, and show dynamics in the venue. more

Clear responsibility split; comms between engineers; snapshot management. more

Traditional and contemporary song forms emphasizing lyrical storytelling and acoustic textures. more

Mark and announce chorus tops, turnarounds, bridges with clear phrases. more

Sketch sectional plan (intro–A–B–bridge–outro) and energy curve before voicing details. more

Map intro/verse/chorus/bridge from arrangement cues and energy. more

Vowel filters, formant shifting, and vocoding for vocal-like tones. more

Number of cycles per second of a periodic waveform, measured in hertz (Hz); perceived as pitch. more

When overlapping instruments compete for the same frequency band; solved by EQ carving, panning, or arrangement choices. more

Metal bars setting semitone positions; wear, size, and material influence feel and intonation. more

Full-Range, Flat-Response speakers used with amp modelers for consistent, mic’d-cab-style tone. more

Contrapuntal form with subject entries in imitation; uses episodes, stretto, and sequence. more

Diminished triad + diminished seventh; symmetrical, strong leading tendencies. more

Apps/drills playing cadences into a key; identify degrees by function, not absolute pitch. more

Mapping tonic, predominant, dominant functions in real time; listen for cadences and leading tones. more

Time-based effects often sound clearer in the amp’s loop (post-preamp) versus in front for high-gain amps. more

Max usable level before feedback occurs; improved with mic choice, placement, EQ, and pattern control. more