Music Technology Terms 1

The systematic arrangement of musical sounds, according to duration and emphasis.

A digital recording of a naturally occurring sound.

The force in which a note is pressed or played (attacked) and released.

Refers to the way in which the level of a sound or signal varies over time

Used to correct timing mistakes-forces all notes played to fall on the nearest beat specified.

A digital “language” that allows electronic musical instruments and computers to communicate

Device for selectively cutting or boosting selected parts of the audio spectrum

The tech term for pitch.

Sounds organized in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony- an expression of emotion

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard by the ear.

Music Tech word for dynamics or the loudness of a sound.

To repeat a sequencer pattern or portion of an audio sample repeatedly.

A unorganized sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance.

The rate of speed at which a musical composition proceeds (i.e. the beat).

It is the distinctive tone color of an instrument or a singing voice.