Music Glossary: [Page 23]

Chord with non-root in bass (1st, 2nd, 3rd inv.); shapes bass lines and smooth voice-leading. more

Include PO/track/cue IDs, bank details, tax info, W-9/W-8 or VAT notes, and delivery confirmation. more

Major scale mode with natural 7; stable, consonant tonal center. more

Database of works/masters with ISRC/ISWC, splits, cue sheets, licenses, and registration statuses. more

Isolation stops sound transmission between rooms; absorption reduces reflections inside the room—different problems, different solutions. more

Unique code for each recording used for royalty tracking across DSPs, broadcasters, and collections. more

International Standard Recording Code identifying individual recordings for royalty tracking and database linkage. more

International Standard Musical Work Code identifying compositions for publishing and performance royalty collection. more

Interaural Time and Level Differences cue lateral localization; ITD low-mid, ILD high frequencies. more

Standard unbalanced audio connector for guitars and many line-level devices. (¼") more

Improvisation-based African American art form blending swing rhythm, blues harmony, and diverse styles. more

Melody + chord symbols, slashes, repeats, DS/DC; clear roadmaps. more

Timing variability of the sampling clock causing low-level modulation or distortion. more

Co-authors share ownership unless otherwise agreed; splits should be documented. more

Hear pure intervals vs 12-TET compromises; useful for vocal/strings tuning. more

Choose keys for singer comfort; use up-steps (e.g., +2 semitones) for final lift. more

Set of sharps/flats at the staff start indicating the diatonic collection of a movement. more

Common staff configurations for unpitched/multi-percussion setups (1-line/2-line). more

Zone splits for bass/pads/leads; velocity layers and aftertouch mapping. more

Use standard drum key and simple rhythmic cues for hits; avoid cluttering charts with full drum parts unless required. more

Felt/plastic/wood affect attack; adjust for genre and mic choice. more

Genre-typical kicks (four-on-the-floor, DnB syncopation, trap doubles). more

Deciding when kick and bass hit together, alternate, or answer each other for clarity and drive. more

Ashkenazi Jewish music style featuring expressive clarinet/violin and dance forms. more

West African 21-string harp-lute with interlocking patterns. more

Japanese zither with moveable bridges; flowing arpeggios and pentatonics. more

Delay between input and output through a system; includes A/D, buffers, plug-ins, and D/A. more