Music Production Techniques

noun a musical instrument that produces sound without using electricity

adjective relating to sound or the sense of hearing

• The acoustic properties of the concert hall were carefully designed to enhance the sound quality.
• I love playing my acoustic guitar by the campfire.
• The acoustic set at the coffee shop was totally chill.
• Her acoustic performance really struck a chord with the audience.

adjective relating to sound or the sense of hearing; designed to improve sound quality or characteristics

• The acoustical engineer designed a soundproof room for the concert hall.
• I love the acoustical quality of this room, it makes the music sound amazing.
• This acoustical setup is lit, it's perfect for jamming out with friends.
• Her voice had an acoustical quality that resonated with everyone in the room.

noun an artist or a director who has a strong personal style and creative vision

• The film director is considered an auteur for his distinct style and vision.
• That filmmaker is known as an auteur because of his unique approach to storytelling.
• People in the industry call him an auteur because of his signature touch on all his movies.
• Just like a painter with a canvas, the director is an auteur with a film reel, creating masterpieces.

verb The action of making a bubbling or gurgling sound, often used to describe the sound made by liquid or something similar.

• The scientist observed the blooping sound coming from the underwater microphone.
• I heard something blooping in the kitchen, maybe it's the pot boiling over.
• The video game character kept blooping every time it took damage.
• Her heart was blooping with excitement as she waited for the results.

noun a person or thing that chops, especially a tool or machine for chopping

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• The rescue team arrived in a chopper to airlift the injured hikers to safety.
• We could hear the chopper flying overhead during the outdoor concert.
• The gangster tried to escape on his chopper but was caught by the police.
• Her words were like a chopper, cutting through the tension in the room.

verb to multiply by two; to increase twofold

• The company's profits doubled in the last quarter.
• I just doubled my score in the game!
• He doubled down on his bet and ended up winning big.
• Her heart doubled in size when she saw the puppy.

noun a gradual disappearance or reduction in brightness or volume, especially at the end of a scene or piece of music

verb to gradually disappear or decrease in brightness or volume, especially at the end of a scene or piece of music

• As the music reached its final crescendo, it began to fade out slowly.
• I love how the movie ends with the screen slowly fading out.
• The party was so lit, I didn't even realize the music had faded out.
• Her memory of that day started to fade out like an old photograph.

noun A person or thing that holds something down or keeps something under control.

verb To keep something or someone under control or in a particular position, especially by applying pressure.

• Please remember to hold down the 'Shift' key while typing in the password.
• Just hold down the button until the light turns green.
• You gotta hold down the fort while I'm gone.
• She had to hold down her emotions during the difficult conversation.

noun a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself

verb to form into a loop

• The program uses a loop to iterate through the data and perform calculations.
• I had to go through the loop of paperwork before I could get my license renewed.
• Let's loop back later and discuss this further.
• She felt like she was stuck in a loop, reliving the same day over and over again.

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'muffled' describes a sound that is not clear or loud because it is being blocked or obstructed

• The sound of the thunder was muffled by the thick walls of the castle.
• I could hear my mom talking on the phone, but her voice sounded muffled.
• I tried to listen in on their conversation, but it was all muffled, couldn't make out a thing.
• Her emotions were muffled by years of suppression, making it hard for her to express herself freely.

noun a person responsible for the financial and managerial aspects of making of a movie or broadcast or for staging a play, opera, etc.

• The movie producer secured funding for the upcoming film.
• The producer got the money for the new movie.
• The producer scored some cash for the flick.
• The producer is the mastermind behind the project.

noun a movement in which one's feet drag on the ground or move awkwardly

verb to walk by dragging one's feet or moving with a shuffle

• The librarian was shuffling through the books to find the requested title.
• I saw him shuffling through his notes before the presentation.
• She was shuffling through her playlist to find the perfect song.
• The politician was shuffling his priorities to address the urgent issues first.

verb the action of making a sharp, cracking sound or movement

adjective describing something that is done quickly or abruptly

• The snapping of twigs underfoot alerted the hikers to the presence of wildlife nearby.
• I heard the snapping of fingers as the audience clapped along to the music.
• She was so angry, I could practically hear her snapping at everyone around her.
• The tension in the room was palpable, like a rubber band on the verge of snapping.

verb to extend or spread out in a line or series

adverb in a stretched-out or extended manner

• The speaker began to string out his points during the presentation.
• I noticed you were stringing out your story to avoid the main topic.
• She loves to string out her gossip to keep everyone interested.
• The detective had to string out the evidence to solve the case.

noun A time signature is a notational convention used in Western musical notation to specify how many beats are in each measure and which note value constitutes one beat.

• The composer specified a 3/4 time signature for the piece.
• Hey, can you tell me the time signature of this song?
• I'm not sure about the time signature of that track, it's kind of funky.
• In life, we all march to the beat of our own time signature.

noun a twist or distortion in the shape or form of something

verb to become twisted or distorted

• The fabric's warp and weft are carefully woven together to create a strong textile.
• I think my GPS is starting to warp, it keeps giving me the wrong directions.
• He's always warping reality to make himself look better.
• The trauma of the accident seemed to warp her perception of the world.

noun a Samoan word meaning 'to hit' or 'strike'

• The optician recommended a high-quality Gafa for better vision.
• I love the new Gafa I bought online, it's so stylish!
• Check out my cool new Gafa, it's lit!
• She used her charm as a Gafa to win over the crowd.

noun a subgenre of house music

• The origins of acid house can be traced back to the late 1980s in Chicago.
• Hey, have you ever been to an acid house party before?
• Let's hit up that acid house rave tonight!
• The music at the club was like a wave of acid house, pulsating through the crowd.

noun a secondary or additional beat in a musical rhythm, occurring after the main beat

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• The afterbeat in this piece of music adds an interesting rhythmic layer.
• I love how the afterbeat gives this song a cool groove.
• The afterbeat in that track is straight fire.
• The afterbeat of laughter lingered in the room long after the joke was told.