Music Production Vocab Terms

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Cutting a region into two is called a ___________.

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Split

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Removing unimportant parts from audio files is called?

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Trim

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Speed of music passage, measured in BPM.

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Tempo

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A portion of a sound recording used in another song.

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Sample

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Role overseeing music recording and production.

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Music Producer

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Method of sound recording for separate sources or times to create a cohesive whole.

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Multi-Track Recording

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Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

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A program for recording, editing, and playing digital audio files.

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Audio Interface:

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A hardware that enhances a computer's sound capabilities, allowing connection of professional microphones and instruments.

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Type of track in a DAW for recording from a mic or audio source.

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Audio Track

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Modulation of a parameter over time, like effect sweep or volume change, recorded into a track arrangement for automatic adjustment.

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Automation