Comprimir
Example: El tècnic va comprimir l'àudio per evitar distorsions durant el concert.
Definition
"Comprimir" in music refers to the action of reducing the dynamic range of an audio signal, making the loud parts quieter and the quiet parts louder to avoid distortion and maintain sound balance during performances or recordings.
Etymology
The word "comprimir" comes from the Latin 'comprimere,' which means 'to press together.' Did you know? This root also gave rise to the English word 'compress,' highlighting the idea of squeezing or pressing something into a smaller or controlled form, perfectly fitting its musical application.
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