Music Glossary: [Page 19]

Analyze drum/bass interactions; codify ghost notes, pushes, and drops. more

Switch that disconnects audio ground on a DI to break loops and reduce hum safely. more

Unwanted hum/buzz caused by multiple ground references; solved with isolation/grounding strategy. more

Describes a very devoted fan who follows a band closely. The term is considered dated and can be viewed as sexist—use with care or avoid. more

Essential chord tones (3rd & 7th) defining quality and function; anchor jazz comping and voice-leading. more

Connect 3rds↔7ths through changes; forms the harmonic backbone of solos. more

Program 3rds/7ths as independent MIDI lanes to glue chord changes with minimal motion. more

Preamp/power amp and speaker system shaping electric guitar tone (tube, solid-state, modeler). more

Anchors strings to body; affects sustain, intonation, and feel (fixed, tremolo, TOM, etc.). more

Foot-operated effects (drive, modulation, delay, reverb, etc.) shaping tone before/after the amp. more

TAB lines, bends, slides; chord grids with fingerings. more

Localization dominated by the first-arriving sound; later reflections add spaciousness without shifting image. more

Diminished triad + minor seventh; functions as leading-tone to minor tonic (viiø7). more

Replace mechanical runs with pattern-based, musical shapes and transposition. more

Grittier bebop variant incorporating blues, gospel, and R&B elements. more

Identifying chord progressions and cadences from listening. more

Re-label chord function by context (e.g., bVI as IV of II). more

Natural minor with raised 7th for a leading tone; creates V–i and the augmented second. more

Sustained backdrop (strings, pads, choir) supporting harmony and mood. more

Rate of chord changes; faster in pre/chorus to increase momentum. more

Count chord-change rate independent of surface rhythm. more

Sing inner guide-tone lines (3rds/7ths) against a recorded progression to feel resolution. more

Intentionally imply substitute chords (triads, pentatonics) over the harmony. Use sparingly and resolve to chord tones to “come home.” more

Overtone tones produced by lightly touching nodes (strings/winds); ethereal color and reduced volume. more

Plucked string instrument with pedals for chromatic alteration; rich resonance and glissandi. more

Standardized enharmonic diagrams; preface and update at modulation points. more

Main theme/melody statement—often heard at the start and reprised at the end in jazz and instrumentals. more