Masteren



Example: De DJ leert hoe hij zijn muziek kan masteren voor betere kwaliteit.

Definition


"Masteren" is a verb used in music production that means to finalize and optimize a recording's sound quality, making it ready for distribution. It involves adjusting levels, equalization, and compression to ensure the best possible audio experience.

Etymology


The word "masteren" comes from the English term "mastering," which refers to the final stage of audio production. It was adopted into Dutch music terminology as a loanword, reflecting the international nature of music technology and production processes.

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"Masteren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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