Music Production and DAW Flashcard

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What is a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)?

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A software program used to record, edit, and produce music.

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What is a Track in a DAW?

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A single layer of sound in a DAW, like vocals, instruments, or beats.

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What does BPM (Beats Per Minute) measure?

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The speed or tempo of a song.

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What is the function of a Metronome?

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To click at a steady tempo to help keep rhythm.

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What is MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) used for?

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To connect and control digital instruments in a DAW.

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What is a Sample in music production?

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A short audio clip taken from a sound, instrument, or existing recording.

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What does EQ (Equalization) adjust in a sound?

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The bass, mid, and treble (highs and lows).

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What is the purpose of Reverb in music?

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To make a sound echo or feel like it's in a big space.

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What does the term 'Fade In/Fade Out' refer to?

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Gradually increasing or decreasing volume at the beginning or end of a sound.

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What is the function of Compression in audio processing?

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To even out the loud and quiet parts of a sound.