Online Glossary:
Music, like any subject, has its own terminology. At first the many terms that musicians use to describe music can seem daunting. But there is nothing mysterious about these terms; they merely use words to describe something we can all hear with a little bit of practice. This section will introduce you to the terms used most often to talk about music. All the terms are clearly defined and linked to other related terms. In many cases you will be able to listen to an example chosen to illustrate the term.
Acoustic musicians and vocalists spend years of practice and thousands of dollars perfectingtheir distinctive sound. Not always will this considerable investment of time and money beevident. Much can be lost when the performance needs a little help from a sound system ...