Transient
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /tran-zee-unt/
Also spelled or known as: Attack
Plural: Transients
Related: Dynamics
What does Transient mean? The initial sharp peak at the beginning of a sound.
Transients help define punch, impact, clarity, and attack in drums, vocals, instruments, and mixes.
Transient synonyms: Attack, Initial Peak, Sound Spike
Example sentence: “The compressor softened the snare transient.”
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