To compress
Example: The audio engineer compressed the music to reduce its volume peaks.
Definition
"To compress" in music refers to the process of reducing the dynamic range of an audio signal, making the louder parts quieter and the quieter parts louder to achieve a more balanced and controlled sound.
Etymology
The verb "to compress" comes from the Latin word 'compressus,' past participle of 'comprimere,' meaning 'to press together.' Originally used in physical contexts, it was later adopted in audio technology to describe pressing or squeezing sound signals into a narrower dynamic range.
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"To compress" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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