Music Glossary: [Page 8]

Matching scales to chords to guide tension/avoid notes in improvisation/arranging. more

Target 3rds/7ths by ear on strong beats; sing arpeggios through changes to outline harmony clearly. more

Notes a semitone above or below a target that resolve into it. Practice over ii–V–I to strengthen harmonic aim and jazz vocabulary. more

Third-related major/minor chords with chromatic alteration but shared tones. more

Twelve-note collection moving exclusively by semitones; spans the octave. more

Ordering of keys by perfect fifths showing key signatures and common root motion (e.g., ii–V–I). more

Single-reed with wide range and dynamic control; transposes major second. (B♭) more

A nylon‑strung guitar with wider neck and flat fingerboard; used for classical, flamenco, and Latin styles. more

Broad umbrella for Western art music from Medieval to contemporary concert traditions. more

2-3/3-2 clave, cascara; alignment rules inform Latin grooves. more

Commission session players, royalty-free libraries, or stems from collaborators. more

Staff reference symbols setting where specific pitches fall; chosen for range/legibility. more

Agree count-in length, pickups, and pre-roll; label bar 1 cleanly. more

Decide which songs need click/guide; print cues for form and transitions. more

When to use click; drummer-only vs full-band feeds; transitions count-offs. more

Guide metronome delivered to performers/engineer to maintain synchronization. more

On-top/behind exercises; subdivisions and gap-click drills. more

Click/cue only to performers’ IEMs; never to FOH. Typically via a dedicated output pair from the playback interface. more

Provide a count-in reference stem when needed so live players and editors align starts reliably. more

Decide per song: click for tracks/precision vs free tempo for feel. more

Leveling phrases pre-inserts so compressors and plugins work musically and consistently. more

Level stage at clip level before compression; leave faders for balance/automation. more

Tight chord spacing within an octave; cohesive color but can muddy in low register. more

Chord tones packed within a single octave; compact, pianistic sound. more

Striking strings with the wood of the bow for percussive timbre (battuto) or bowing with wood (tratto). more

Collaborative release credited as “Artist feat. Guest.” Clarify splits, approvals, assets, and release plan before publishing. more

Written splits for songwriting, production, and revenue. Establish ownership early to avoid disputes. more