Music Glossary: [Page 51]

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

Persistent hoarseness, pain, range loss; get scope and rest protocol. more

Six-note symmetric scale built entirely of whole steps; dreamlike, ambiguous sound. more

Temporarily limiting a release to certain platforms/formats to maximize attention or revenue. more

Commissioned work owned by the commissioning party by contract; check jurisdiction. more

Contract where the commissioning party owns the result. Clarify credit, buyout, reuse, and moral rights. more

Must meet statutory criteria and be in writing; varies by country. more

A professional three-pin connector used for balanced audio signals, especially microphones. The design locks securely to prevent accidental unplugg... more

Video-first platform; YouTube Music, Content ID, shorts, and long-form all support music discovery. YouTube & YouTube Music more

ID matches fingerprints to claim monetization; disputes follow platform policy. more