Parallel
Parallel Type: noun Pronunciation: /peh-rah-lel/ What does Parallel mean? Any process that occurs cooperatively with the original unprocessed signal. Parallel is any process that occurs cooperatively with the original unprocessed signal. Both the processed and original unprocessed signal play at the same time, which makes the sound more subtle and smooth.
Parallel Compression
Parallel Compression Type: noun Pronunciation: /para-lel-com-preh-sion/ Also spelled or known as: Parallel-Compression What does Parallel Compression mean? Compression that is applied in parallel to the original sound. Parallel Compression (also known as or called “New York Compression”) is a type of multi-band compression that is applied in parallel to the original sound. Parallel Compression synonyms: […]
Parody
Parody Type: noun Pronunciation: /pair-uh-dee/ Also spelled or known as: Satirical Imitation Plural: Parodies Related: Fair Use What does Parody mean? A humorous or critical imitation of an existing work or style. In music, Parody may imitate lyrics, melody, performance style, genre, or artist identity to comment on or mock the original. Parody synonyms: Satirical […]
Parsons Code
Parsons Code Type: noun Pronunciation: /par-sunz-kohd/ Also spelled or known as: Melodic Contour Code Related: Music Identification What does Parsons Code mean? A simple way of identifying melodies by the direction of pitch movement; U (up), D (down) and R (repeat). Developed by Denys Parsons in 1975, the system represents a melody’s pitch changes while […]