Music Quiz #1 Flashcards
If I want to increase the magnification level of my audio tracks, what tool should I use? in audacity
Zoom In Tool
Which of the options in the Menu Bar tells me what can I do with recording and playback?
The “Transport” Option
It’s the default meter style for Audacity
“Gradient Meter”
This tool allows smooth volume change to be made over the length of a track by means of embedded volume “control points”.
“Envelope Tool”
This will enable you to manually redraw the waveform.
“Draw Tool”
What button should you click if you want to move the cursor to the end of the project?
“Skip to End” Button
While this button is turned on, pressing play will cause the loop region to play in loop mode.
“Loop Play” Button
The only host interface for Mac users of Audacity.
“Audacity” the Application itself.
These bars remain visible after playback, recording or monitoring is stopped, and are reset when a new playback, recording or monitoring session is started.
“Level Meters”
What should I select in the Menu Bar if I want to add, align and label audio tracks?
“Tracks” in the Menu Bar
A chunk of audio waiting for the computer to process it.
“a buffer”
What does CP mean in CP Level?
“Clipping Prevention”
What does RP mean in RP Level?
“Recording Volume (Peak) Level”
What does MP mean in MP Level?
“Monitor Volume (Peak) Level”
What does RMS mean?
“Root Mean Square”
How to transpose selected regions?
Open your GarageBand project and select the audio region you want to transpose.
Click on the “Edit” tab in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.
Select “Transpose” from the drop-down menu.
Choose the desired interval for transposition. You can select a value from -12 to +12 semitones.
Click “OK” to apply the transposition to the selected region.
You can preview the changes by pressing the play button.
What does semitone mean?
In GarageBand, a semitone refers to the smallest interval between two adjacent notes also known as half-steps.
It is the primary workspace of GarageBand.
The main window, “Timeline”.
How to record sound to an audio track?
Launch GarageBand and create a new project by clicking “File” > “New.”
Select “Audio” and choose a template or create a custom project.
Click the red “Record” button to arm the track for recording.
Adjust the input levels using the faders in the Smart Controls window or by using an external audio interface.
Press the “Record” button again to start recording.
Play or sing into the microphone or instrument connected to your audio interface.
When you’re done recording, click the “Stop” button to end the recording.
What does BPM mean?
“Beats per Minute”
What does count-in mean?
“Count-in” is a feature in GarageBand that allows you to hear a metronome click or a percussion sound for a specified number of beats before the recording starts.
What is a decibel?
In GarageBand, a decibel (dB) is a unit of measurement used to indicate the relative loudness or volume of a sound.
What is a master track?
In GarageBand, the “Master Track” is the final stereo mix of your project that combines all the individual tracks and effects into a single audio file.
What is track header?
The Track Header displays important information about the track and allows you to perform various functions such as enabling/disabling the track, adjusting the volume, and applying effects.
