Basics of Music
The basic unit of rhythm in music.
What is a Beat?
An electronic instrument that creates sound.
What is a Synthesizer (Synth)?
A single piece of recorded music
What is a Track?
The speed of a track, measured in BPM.
What is Tempo?
A person who mixes recorded music for an audience.
Who is a DJ (Disc Jockey)?
A sequence of musical notes that are musically satisfying.
What is the Melody?
A device that produces drum sounds and rhythms.
What is a Drum Machine?
A sudden change in dynamics or rhythm, often in EDM.
What is a Drop?
A measure of tempo in music.
What is Beats Per Minute (BPM)?
Someone who creates and arranges electronic music tracks.
Who is a Producer?
A group of notes played together to create harmony.
What are Chords?
An instrument that uses pre-recorded sounds.
What is a Sampler?
A combination of multiple tracks or sounds to create a seamless flow.
What is a Mix?
Off-beat rhythms that add complexity.
What is Syncopation?
A reimagined version of an existing track
What is a Remix?
The low-pitched part of a track, often rhythmic.
What is the Bassline?
A repeating section of sound.
What is a Loop?
A gradual increase in intensity before a drop.
What is a Build-Up?
Indicates the number of beats in a measure (e.g., 4/4).
What is Time Signature?
The final process of preparing a track for release.
What is Mastering?
A short, repeated musical phrase.
What is a Riff?
A MIDI device used to control sounds and software in electronic music.
What is a Controller?
The structure of a song, including the order of its sections.
What is the Arrangement?
The rhythmic feel that makes music engaging.
What is Groove?
The act of using segments of existing recordings in new tracks.
What is Sampling?