S
scale

A repeating series of (usually 8) discrete pitches.

semitone

The smallest pitch division of a scale.

sharp

A note that is raised one semitone in pitch.

Software Instrument

A term used by GarageBand to define an instrument preset that includes an internal sound generator as well as effects.

solo

A control which allows you to hear a specific track exclusively. Also a portion of a song where one instrument is allowed to predominate.

song

A musical composition. Also in GarageBand, the project file where all the software settings and performance information are stored.

sound

Rapid variations of fluid (air, water, and so on) pressure that can be detected by the ear.

stereo

Two channels of audio recorded simultaneously in near proximity so as to create ...

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