Music Glossary: [Page 41]

Isolate hard bars; loop slowly; connect chunks only after consistency. more

Curved line indicating legato connection of notes; for winds/strings indicates single bow/breath gesture. more

Slurs indicate legato within a phrase; longer phrase marks can span multiple slurs to show musical grouping. more

Slurs = phrasing; ties = duration. Place to avoid collisions and ambiguity. more

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound goals guiding sessions. more

One link to route fans to DSPs/merch/tickets; capture emails with incentive. more

Crisp unpitched drum with snares; articulation and backbeats. more

Level difference between desired signal and noise floor, typically in dB. more

Modal Dorian stacked fourths with a third on top; classic Bill Evans/Miles Davis color. more

Plan posts around milestones: teaser, pre-save, release, tour, BTS, UGC. more

Scheduling regular, authentic posts to maintain engagement; combine promotional and behind-the-scenes content. more

Syllables labeling scale degrees to internalize function and intervals. more

Alternate movable-Do syllables with scale-degree numbers to cement both systems. more

Fixed-do maps syllables to absolute pitches; movable-do maps to scale degrees. Movable-do helps functional hearing. more

Plan arc: motif intro → development → climax → release; outline form landmarks. more

Architectural plan with exposition, development, and recapitulation; cornerstone of classical forms. more

Common forms: Verse–Chorus, AABA, Verse–Pre–Chorus–Chorus–Bridge, etc. more

Groove-oriented jazz blending gospel/R&B; organs, backbeats, bluesy harmony. more

Combine complementary layers (attack, body, tail). Manage phase, EQ overlaps, and envelope timing. more

Protects the master recording owned by label or artist; distinct from the underlying composition. more

Longitudinal pressure variation traveling through a medium (air, liquid, solid) characterized by frequency, wavelength, and amplitude. more

Mimicking distinctive arrangement/production can trigger legal and reputational issues. more

Full-band balance and processing setup before doors: gain, EQ, compression, monitors. more

Line check first, then musical check at show volume. One player at a time unless asked; keep noodling minimal and productive. more

Repeatable line check, balance pass, and two reference songs. more

Run two reference songs at gig volume to test mix and transitions. more

Creator-upload platform for demos, drafts, and collab sharing; offers monetization programs in some regions. more