Sustain
Type: noun, verb
Pronunciation: /suh-stayn/
Also spelled or known as: Sustain Phase
Related: ADSR Envelope
What does Sustain mean? The portion of a sound or envelope that remains at a steady level while a note is held.
Sustain is an important parameter in synthesizers and instrument performance.
Sustain synonyms: Sustain Phase, Held Level
Example sentence: “The piano plugin offered adjustable sustain.”
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