Zaryo - Glossary's
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Lyrics
The words contained in a song.
Melody
The tune that is at the center or the musical score.
Microphone
A device used to transform sound waves to electrical signals that can be recorded.
Microphone Condenser
This microphone is based on a small amount of air, that changes when sound warbles through a very thin membrane. Because of its extreme sensitivity the recording is perfectly exact and for this reason it is used in a professional recording studio, but can't be used where there is a noisy background.
Midi
Communication between the different musical instruments, or between the instruments and the computer, using a 5 pin cable.
Mix
The connection between the different recorded channels (instruments, singing, etc.) to accomplish the finished musical arrangement in regards to balance of volume, color and effects.
Mixer
This instrument is used in sound recording to guide the sound waves and control their volume.
Musical arrangement
Style and order of a musical composition. This may include using a different instrumental style altogether, changing the rhythm and genre.
Open mike nights
Special evenings when venues offer their stage to any musician
Playback
The end product (mix) of the entire musical accompaniment, without the singing. At performances many times the singer will use a playback instead of real live musicians. Playbacks can also have the lyrics included, for singers who wish to mouth the words instead of actually singing.
Play list
Radio stations make the list of songs that are most heard on most of the stations.
Plug in
A software component that allows for additional programs. For instance, with plug-ins you can add specific instruments to the edit music program.
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