Audio Engineering Vocabulary

verb past tense of notch, to make a groove or indentation in something

adjective having a notch or notches

• The carpenter notched the wood to create a precise joint.
• I notched a win in the game last night.
• He notched up another achievement on his belt.
• Her determination notched another victory in her career.

noun a colloquial term used to describe music or sound that is pleasing to listen to

• The composer's use of intricate melodies created a sense of ear candy for the audience.
• I love listening to this band, their music is pure ear candy.
• This new album is full of ear candy, it's so catchy!
• The sound of rain on the roof is like ear candy for the soul.