Music Glossary: [Page 49]

Fry, twang, light distortion developed gradually under control; avoid strain. more

Manage lead, double, harmony, and ad-lib levels for focus. Keep lead forward and support layers tucked. more

Control proximity, plosives, and dynamics; work the capsule angle for tone and feedback rejection. Practice with show volume. more

Set retune speed tastefully; slower for natural phrasing, faster for robotic or creative effect. more

Pitch-correction with natural transitions, preserving vibrato and timing; fix only what distracts. more

Smooth motion of individual parts to minimize leaps and resolve tendency tones. more

Use °7 passing chords between diatonic targets for semitone motion. more

Resolving 9→1, 11→3(11→5), 13→1/6 with smooth inner motion. more

Move pentatonic shapes by common tones across changes. more

The specific arrangement of chord tones across instruments/strings and registers; affects color, clarity, and voice‑leading. more

Allocation and spacing of chord tones across instruments/registers for clarity and color. more

Right-hand melody/guide-tones; left-hand shells/stride/ostinato. more

Double melodies at 3rds/6ths; avoid parallel perfects unless stylistic. more

Close stacks notes tightly; open spreads tones across octaves. Use open for width/clarity, close for focus/warmth. more

Shape vowels to maintain resonance and intonation at range extremes. more

Virtual Studio Technology plugin format for instruments and effects. more

Plugin standard hosting virtual instruments and effects, controllable via MIDI and automation. See also: VST3. more

Quarter-note motion outlining roots, approach tones, and voice-leading to chords. more

Dance/music in 3/4 with accent on beat 1; social dance and concert genre. more

Consistent visual identity that supports artist brand and comfort. more

Clothing that supports movement, quick changes, and pack/wire routing. Avoid noisy fabrics and consider camera/lighting. more

Gentle SOVT (straws, lip trills), sirens, scales; cooldown with slides and hums. more

Adding each new single to a growing “album” to retain streams and playlist position across drops. more

Distance a wave travels in one cycle; λ = c / f where c is speed of sound. more

Scan through evolving single-cycle tables; position and warp for movement. more

Split dry amp from wet FX to maintain punch while enjoying spacious delays/reverbs in stereo. more

Arm attached to trem bridges to vary pitch; colloquially “tremolo” though effect is vibrato. more