Music Prompt Glossary

Beats per minute. It defines the overall tempo speed of a song or groove.

A Turkish modal framework that shapes melodic color, tension and phrase movement.

The most memorable melodic or lyrical idea in a song, usually the catchiest part.

A short phrase that describes the central catchy line or repeatable melodic idea.

The repeating main section of a song where the emotional payoff usually happens.

A song section that carries the story, scene or lyrical progression before the chorus.

A contrasting section that changes energy, harmony or perspective before the final return.

The closing section of a track where the arrangement resolves or fades out.

The sense of acoustic space around a sound, from small rooms to large halls.

An echo effect that repeats the source sound after a short time interval.

How instruments, sections and dynamics are organized across the song.

One added sonic element inside a mix or arrangement, such as strings, pads or doubles.

The rise and fall of intensity, loudness and emotional force over time.

The surface feel of a sound, such as dusty, warm, glossy, airy or raw.

The rhythmic feel and movement that makes the track pulse, sway or push forward.

A rhythmic lilt where timing feels slightly uneven or more human than straight beats.

A higher male vocal range, often brighter and more cutting than deeper male voices.

A deeper male vocal range that often feels warmer, heavier or more grounded.

A lighter upper-register vocal tone, often airy, delicate or emotionally exposed.

A prompt control that pushes one instrument to the front of the arrangement.