To compress
Example: The producer had to compress the vocals for a clearer sound.
Definition
"To compress" in music means to reduce the dynamic range of an audio signal, making the quieter sounds louder and the louder sounds quieter, resulting in a more balanced and clear overall sound.
Etymology
The word "to compress" comes from the Latin 'compressus,' the past participle of 'comprimere,' meaning 'to press together.' In music, it was adopted to describe the process of pressing or reducing the dynamic range of sound signals.
Learn to use this word actively
"To compress" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select English as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
