Here Are Some Basic Words That You Must Know If You're Interested In Any Music Production Field.
Amplifier
Noun
A device which increases the level or amplitude of an electrical signal, making it louder.
Example: This is a device that will combine an operational amplifier and an RC filter.
en: Amplificador
Channel
Noun
One audio recording made on a portion of the width of a multitrack tape; a single path that an audio signal travels or can travel through a device from an input to an output.
Example: Signals are sent along the input channel.
en: Canal
Compression Ratio
Noun
The number of dB the input signal has to rise above the threshold for every one dB more output of a compressor or limiter.
Example: The cylinder pressure could be increased by increasing the compression ratio.
en: Relación De Compresión
DAW
Noun
An abbreviation of Digital Audio Workstation (a dedicated device that is both a recorder and mixer for Digital Audio).
Example: Ableton Live, Avid Protools & Logic Pro are some examples of most used DAWs.
en: Estación de trabajo de audio digital
Decibel
Noun
A logarithmic unit for measuring the intensity of sound which corresponds to the listener's perception of loudness.
Example: On the A-scan it is not necessary to measure the actual decibel drop.
en: Decibel
Delay
Noun
A signal which comes from a source and then is delayed by a tape machine or delay device and can be mixed with the original (non-delayed) signal to make it sound fuller, create echo effects, etc.
Example: He insisted that it would be fatal to delay.
en: Retraso
Distortion
Noun
Refers to a measure of the difference between the output and input signals in a linear component, such as an amplifier. Audio garble that can be heard when an audio waveform has been altered, usually by overload of an audio device like an amplifier.
Example: The transmission channel is loosely defined as the electrical medium between source and destination and characterized by its attenuation, bandwidth, noise, interference and distortion.
en: Distorsión
Equalizer
Noun
An device with several slides controlling the gain of audio signal present.
Example: The frequency domain equalizer divides the received pilots by the sent pilots to extract an estimate of the channel frequency response.
en: Ecualizador
Fade
Verb
A gradual reduction of the level of the audio signal, or a gradual change of level from one pre-set level to another.
Example: The information tends to fade and be forgotten within about 2 seconds.
en: Desvanecimiento
Gate
Noun
A dynamic processing device that turns a channel off or down when the signal drops below a certain level.
Example: Technology has been used to make a one time logic gate.
en: Compuerta
Glide
Noun
A continuous, unbroken slip from one note to the next that includes the pitches between.
Example: Diphthongs are very long sounds as they glide from one vowel to another.
en: Deslizamiento
Harmonics
Adjetive
The natural pure sounds that are a part of any musical tone; the overtones that are present with any fundamental tone.
Example: The second problem is that the spectral lines do not show harmonics.
en: Armónicos
Hertz
Noun
The unit in which the frequency of a note is measured.
Example: Visible light has a frequency ranging from four to seven trillion hertz.
en: Hertzio
Knob
Noun
Used in computer-controlled devices which has a different function depending on the programming of the computer.
Example: Using a temperature knob gives the user easy and quick idea of its use.
en: Perilla
MIDI
Noun
Interface, a digital signal system, or a system of number signals, used to communicate performance information to and from musical instruments making music.
Example: Without MIDI language, the correct recording of musical instruments won't be a possibility.
en: MIDI
Mixer
Noun
A console, or other device that blends audio signals into composite signals and has a small number of outputs.
Example: The costing is simple as the unit price for each mixer is the amount that has to be covered in the price of the drink.
en: Mezclador/Mezcladora
Modulation
Noun
The process of changing from one key to another. In electronic music, the term is applied to a change of frequency, amplitude, or other changes of similar nature possible through electronics.
Example: Frequency modulation Peak and minimum frequencies Intonation.
en: Modulación
Monitor
Noun
In audio, this means to listen. Also refers to indicating with a meter or light the conditions in a circuit, especially level and overload.
Example: The GSS and BSA are nation-wide probability samples of adults 18 plus and are used to aggregate and monitor social change.
en: Monitor
Oscillator
Noun
1) A device that puts out test tones at various frequencies to align a tape machine or for other testing purposes. 2) A device generating a tone in a synthesizer.
Example: The frequency could be varied using an 'oscillator'.
en: Oscilador
Phantom Power
Noun
A system used to supply condenser microphones with power; to eliminate the need for external power supplies.
Example: Most Microphones Need Phantom Power To Work.
en: Potencia Fantasma
Reverberation
Noun
The time taken for sound to decay 60 dB to 1/1,000,000 of its original sound level after the sound source has stopped.
Example: Generates a sinister hissing sound that effectively mirrors the consistent reverberation of remorse through the narrator's mind.
en: Reverberación
Sample
Noun
1) In digital recording, to measure the level of a waveform at a given instant. 2) To record a short segment of audio for the purpose of playback later. 3) The short recording.
Example: Sample numbers differ greatly.
en: Muestra
Saturation
Noun
The point at which the tape is fully magnetized and will accept no more magnetization.
Example: The base saturation of the dry zone soils remains at a higher range.
en: Saturación
Sidechain
Noun
The control circuit of a dynamics processing device.
Example: I'm Using The Sidechian Filter For My Bass In The Drums.
en: Cadena Lateral
Stereo
Adjetive
A recording or reproduction of at least two channels where positioning of instrument sounds left to right can be perceived.
Example: Consumers encounter the purchase point of a new high-tech product such as plasma TV or MP3-capable stereo.
en: Estéreo
Synthesizer
Noun
An electronic instrument developed in the1960's that produces a wide variety of sounds by combining sound generators and sound modifiers in a single unit with a unified control system.
Example: Ableton Live Has Plenty Of Synthesizers.
en: Sintetizador
Tonality
Noun
The principal of organization of a composition around a tonic based upon a major or minor scale.
Example: The Tonality Of This Song Is "D minor".
en: Tonalidad
Tone
Noun
An interval consisting of two semitones, that is a whole step.The particular sound of an instrument or voice, as well as the performer's particular coloring of that sound.
Example: The text is also written in a tone appropriate for the artefact.
en: Tono
Vocal
Adjetive
This term is used to refer to the voice as an instrument, or pertaining to the voice or music that is sung.
Example: Other vocal communication methods include spinning, back or flipper slapping, and tail slapping, which may convey a threat or frustration from a whale.
en: Vocal
Wobble
Noun
A tremulous and uncertain tone or sound.
Example: Solid objects would wobble about and appear in random places.
