Example: Le limiter est essentiel pour contrôler le volume sonore.
Definition
"Limiter" in music refers to a device or tool used to control and restrict the maximum level of sound volume, preventing distortion and protecting audio equipment by ensuring the sound does not exceed a set threshold.
The word "limiter" comes from the French verb 'limiter,' meaning 'to limit' or 'to restrict.' It entered technical and musical vocabulary to describe devices that impose boundaries or limits, highlighting its function of controlling levels within a set range.
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