Music Glossary: mask

When a strong sound makes nearby frequencies less audible; temporal masking affects sounds before/after a masker. more

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psychoacoustics mask clarity

Identify frequency masking pairs by ear (e.g., bass/kick, vocal/guitar). more

More in the Ear Training Advanced Drills category...
mask frequency ear

Orchestrate with EQ in mind—assign parts to avoid overlap before mixing. more

More in the Arrangement and Orchestration category...
pre-mix clarity mask