Music Glossary: [Page 26]

Each doubling of surface mass raises transmission loss by 6 dB (ideal single leaf). more

Final mix processing (EQ, compression, limiter, meter) respecting headroom and translation. more

Ownership of a specific sound recording; distinct from composition (publishing) rights. more

Permission to use a specific sound recording in a sync; obtained from the rights-holder of the master. more

Deliver WAV 24-bit, 44.1/48 kHz; include ISRC, UPC, track titles & credits. more

Target average loudness (e.g., -14 LUFS for streaming) to preserve dynamics and avoid platform limiting. more

Calibrated omni mic with flat response for room/speaker measurements and system tuning. more

Royalties from reproduction/distribution (pressings, downloads, streams). more

Paid to songwriters/publishers for reproductions (CDs, downloads, streams). Collected by MCPS or MLC. more

Shape of the melody over phrases; chorus often peaks higher than verse. more

Writing down short melodies from listening; combines interval and rhythm skills. more

Short loops slowed 50–70%; write, check, then speed up; emphasize motif recognition. more

Minor scale with raised 6th and 7th ascending; in jazz used the same both up and down. more

Note lengths mirroring natural speech rhythm for clarity and groove. more

Instruments suited for primary melodic line by range/timbre (e.g., violins, flutes, voice). more

Visualize performance with kinesthetic detail; boosts consolidation. more

Physical goods (shirts, vinyl, posters) sold to fans at shows and online. more

Limited drops tied to releases; bundles drive AOV and chart eligibility. more

Bundle drops, limited runs, sizes/inventory planning; align with brand pillars. more

Live performance remains the financial and emotional center of most musicians’ careers, and online platforms now support everything from tour p... more

ISRC identifies recordings; ISWC identifies compositions; crucial for royalties. more

Process to ensure consistent tags/credits across DAW sessions, exports, and distributor dashboards. more

Heavy, amplified rock with distorted guitars, powerful drums, and virtuosic playing. more

Speed entry with tool macros and text tokens for rehearsal marks, bar numbers, and flows. more

Organization of beats; simple divides by 2 (2/4, 3/4, 4/4), compound by 3 (6/8, 9/8). more

Use LUFS, true peak, spectrum, and phase scopes to validate mixes beyond ears. more

Use rhythmic consonance/dissonance like harmonic tension/release. more