Glossary

Absolute pitch (perfect pitch) is the ability to recognize specific pitch levels (in relation to specific tuning systems).

Accent microphones are microphones that are dedicated to capturing a single sound source, or a small group of sound sources, within the total ensemble being recorded by a stereo microphone technique, and are used to supplement the stereo array.

Active listening is the listening process with the listener focused and intent on extracting certain specific types of information from music or other sounds.

Amplitude is the amount of displacement of the medium at any moment, within each cycle of the waveform (measured as the magnitude of displacement in relation to a reference level, or decibels).

Analytical-listening

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