Music Glossary: groove

Chord scheme built on I–IV–V over 12 bars; foundational for blues, rock, and jazz. more

West African groove fusion combining highlife, jazz, and funk with extended jams. more

Electric/ acoustic bass tuned like double bass (E–A–D–G); anchors groove and harmony. more

90s hip-hop style with punchy kick–snare patterns, sampled loops, and lyrical focus. more

Blend crushed parallel bus for weight while preserving transient clarity on the dry path. more

Applying human feel from a reference performance; quantize selectively to keep pocket. more

Algorithmic distribution of hits across steps (e.g., 5 in 16) for world/tech grooves and polymetric feels. more

Short setup fills on bars 4/8/16; keep time reference clear and return cleanly to the groove. more

Low-velocity in-betweens on snare/hats that propel the groove without crowding main accents. more

Very soft notes adding texture and motion without changing the main rhythm. more

Analyze drum/bass interactions; codify ghost notes, pushes, and drops. more

Grittier bebop variant incorporating blues, gospel, and R&B elements. more

Alternate opens/chicks/tight slurs; time micro-opens to lifts in arrangement. more

Four-on-the-floor dance music; soulful to tech variants; emphasis on groove and repetition. more

Subtle timing/velocity variance or groove templates from a live take; keep consistent pocket. more

Align bass/guitar rhythm to kick/snare placement; agree on pushes/holds. more

The shared rhythmic feel where parts interlock. Built from consistent subdivision, dynamics, and intent. more

Three evenly spaced hits over two beats; layer against straight parts for tension and release. more

Reusable rhythmic motifs displaced or permuted to build narrative. more

Translate singles/doubles/paradiddles into backbeats and fills. more

Groove-oriented jazz blending gospel/R&B; organs, backbeats, bluesy harmony. more

Delay every other subdivision (e.g., 8th-note swing) by a set amount for feel. Moderate settings retain bounce. more