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Planned build and release of layers through a song to shape energy and spotlight key moments. more

Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise: measure of nonlinear distortion and noise combined. more

EDM/pop arrangement moment where tension resolves into the main groove or hook after a build. more

Historically prominent torrent index; unauthorized distribution can infringe copyrights and harm revenues. more

Form presenting a theme followed by altered restatements in harmony, rhythm, meter, or texture. more

Form with continuous, non-repeating sections following the text or narrative. more

A high-speed data connection developed by Intel and Apple, combining PCIe and DisplayPort. Musicians and producers use Thunderbolt for ultra-fast a... more

Large ticketing company/marketplace for concerts and events, often integrated with venue/promoter systems. more

Tidal is a subscription-based, artist-centered streaming service known for its lossless HiFi audio and higher royalty rates. Originally... more

Curved line joining identical pitches to extend duration across beats/bars. more

Short-form video platform; major driver of song discovery via trends, sounds, and creator remixes. more

Tone color or quality that distinguishes instruments/voices even at the same pitch and loudness. more

Identifying instruments and articulation by sound; aids orchestration and mixing. more

Switch between straight, swing, double-time feel to lift sections. more

Fraction-like symbol denoting beats per bar and beat value (e.g., 4/4, 6/8). more

Timing correction warping audio to grid; use sparingly to avoid artifacts. more

A sync timeline sent to lighting/video to keep the production locked. Embedded as audio LTC or MIDI MTC from the playback system. more

Tunable kettledrums providing pitched bass and rhythmic punctuation. more

Irish duct flute; ornamentation via cuts and rolls in Celtic tunes. more

Place the song title in the chorus landing spot for recall; align prosody. more

Sensing the home key and gravitational pull of scale degrees; guides note choice. more

Tuner always on; quick swaps of picks/strings/heads; micro-adjust for part. more

Lexicon, POV, and boundaries for captions, emails, press. more

Forecasting travel, accommodation, crew, and contingency costs; tracking per-show profit and break-even points. more

Plan realistic routes, guarantees vs door, lodging, per diems, and settlement. more

Coverage for gear, liability, cancellation, and travel health. Venues may require proof of liability limits. more

Assign consistent colors by type (drums=red, vocals=blue, keys=green) to speed navigation. more