Music Glossary: ratio

Logarithmic unit expressing ratios of power or pressure. For pressure, dB ∝ 20·log10(P/P₀). more

Frequency-modulate carriers with modulators; operators, ratios, index define timbre. more

How often listeners save the track. Strong ratios correlate with algorithmic boosts. more

Level difference between desired signal and noise floor, typically in dB. more

Tempo-dependent ratio (≈2:1 to 1.2:1); calibrate to drummer and style. more

Distinguish 2:1, 3:1, triplet swing vs shuffle; calibrate to tempo. more