Take
Take Type: noun Pronunciation: /taik/ Plural: Takes Related: One Take Jake, One Take Jake What does Take mean? A singular (one) recording of audio. A take is a singular (one) recording of audio. This is why people say “recorded in one take” during a recording session. A lot of music is recorded in multiple takes. […]
Tape Deck
Tape Deck Type: noun, device Pronunciation: /tayp-dek/ Also spelled or known as: Tape-Deck Plural: Tape Decks What does Tape Deck mean? An analog audio recording device that records audio by encoding electrical audio signals onto magnetic tape and plays it back. A tape deck is an analog audio recording device that records audio by encoding […]
Tempo
Tempo Type: noun Pronunciation: /tem-po/ Related: BPM What does Tempo mean? The rate of speed of a sound or musical piece. Tempo is measured in BPM (Beats Per Minute). Tempo synonyms: BPM, Beats Per Minute Example sentence: “Slow down the tempo a bit.”
Tenor
Tenor Type: noun Pronunciation: /ten-orr/ Related: Countertenor, Baritone, Alto What does Tenor mean? The highest natural adult male singing voice; someone with this singing voice. Tenor is the highest natural adult male singing voice; someone with this singing voice. A tenor is a singing voice between baritone and alto or countertenor. Example sentence: “He is […]
The Lab
The Lab Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-lahb/ Also spelled: Lab What does The Lab mean? Studio. The Lab synonyms: Lab, Stu, The Stu, Yo, The Yo Example sentence: “We were in the lab till like 5am.”
The Stu
The Stu Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-stuuu/ Also spelled: Stu What does The Stu mean? Studio. The Stu synonyms: Lab, Stu, The Lab, Yo, The Yo Example sentence: “Let’s head to the stu in a bit.”
The Yo
The Yo Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-yo/ Also spelled: Yo What does The Yo mean? Studio. The Yo synonyms: Lab, Stu, The Stu, The Lab, Yo Example sentence: “I like your sound, we need to get in the yo.”
Tone
Tone Type: noun Pronunciation: /toen/ Related: Timbre, Room Tone, Pure Tone What does Tone mean? A single frequency. A tone is a single frequency. Tone synonyms: Timbre, Frequency Example sentence: “He sang it in a beautiful tone.”
Tone Generator
Tone Generator Type: noun, device Pronunciation: /tone-gen-e-rate-err/ Also spelled or known as: Tone-Generator Related: Tone What does Tone Generator mean? A device that generates a tone. A Tone Generator is a device that generates a tone at various frequencies, used to align a tape machine, pitch correction purposes or for other testing purposes. Example sentence: […]
Track
Track Type: noun Pronunciation: /trak/ Related: Tracking, Audio Track What does Track mean? 1. A single audio channel. 2. A full song or recorded sound. A track can either mean a singular audio channel in the production process or a a full song or recorded sound. Example sentence: “I love your new track.”
Treble
Treble Type: noun Pronunciation: /treb-ull/ Opposite: Bass What does Treble mean? The higher range of audio frequencies above 6kHz. A reference value. Treble are the higher frequencies in a sound – typically above 6kHz. Treble synonyms: High-End, Top End, Highs, Air Example sentence: “I boosted the treble a bit.”
Tuner
Tuner Type: noun Pronunciation: /toon-err/ Related: Tune What does Tuner mean? A device that listens to audio to measure if it’s in tune. A tuner is a device that listens to audio to measure if it’s in tune. Example sentence: “You can figure it out using the tuner.”
Tuning Fork
Tuning Fork Type: noun, device, equipment Pronunciation: /tune-in-fork/ Also spelled or known as: Tuning-Fork What does Tuning fork mean? A two-pronged metal tool used to make sure an instrument is in tune and has the right pitch. A tuning fork is a two-pronged metal tool used to make sure an instrument is in tune and […]
Turntable
Turntable Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /turn-tab-ull/ Plural: Turntables What does Turntable mean? A flat, circular, and revolving surface on a record player on which the record is played back. A turntable is a flat, circular, and revolving surface on a record player on which the record is played back. A popular turntable is the […]
Tweeter
Tweeter Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /tweet-err/ What does Tweeter mean? A speaker designed to reproduce high frequencies around 10-20kHz. Tweeter is a speaker designed to reproduce high frequencies around 10-20kHz. The tweeter is typically above the main cone on a pair of studio monitors. Example sentence: “The new tweeter is downstairs.”