Music Glossary: [Page 43]

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. SoundCloud more

Soundtrap is a cloud-based digital audio workstation (DAW) owned by Spotify, designed for online recording, collaboration, and educ... more

Semi-occluded vocal tract drills to balance pressure and fold closure. more

Leave rests; breathe like a singer; phrase in sentences not run-ons. more

Rotate pieces weekly; revisit before forgetting curve dips. more

Closer spacing in the top, wider in the low end to avoid mud. more

Choosing boxes and aiming angles to cover the audience area evenly while minimizing spill to walls and stage. more

Using stands/pads to limit mechanical coupling to the desk, reducing resonance and comb filtering from surfaces. more

Position L/R monitors and listener in an equilateral triangle, toed in so tweeters aim at the ears. more

Analyzing mix energy per frequency range to ensure balanced spectrum across playback systems. more

Identify overtones and timbral shifts; informs orchestration and EQ. more

Acoustic level referenced to 20 µPa in air; typical measures include dB SPL, Leq, and peak. more

Sound pressure level measurement (dBA/dBC) for loudness and compliance; protect hearing. more

Measure levels; honor venue limits; protect hearing with exposure management. more

Agreement documenting writer percentages and ownership shares; avoids disputes. more

Written percentage allocations on the master to avoid disputes at payout time. more

Align with brands; deliverables, exclusivity, FTC disclosures, metrics. more

Major DSP for streaming; editorial/algorithmic playlists and artist tools support discovery and analytics. Spotify more

Short, detached notes marked with dots; degree of separation is stylistic/contextual. more

Anthemic, high-production rock tailored for large venues with big hooks and crowd participation. more

Vertical spacing responsive to content density and lyric/dynamic collisions. more

Mental rehearsal, breathing, and small-audience exposure reduce performance anxiety. more

Talkback, sidefills/IEM cues, and MD (music director) leadership. more