This comprehensive guide examines the EP format – its origins, ideal length, differences between EPs, albums & singles, why artists release EPs, and predictions for EPs in the future.
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Ensemble
Discover the magic of a music ensemble: where musicians, big or small, unite to create harmonious melodies.
Expander
Explore the magic of expanders in audio production. From boosting dynamic range to refining vocals, discover the pivotal role of this tool.
Echo
The magic of echo in music unveiled. From its science to its application, get a holistic understanding of this auditory enigma.
Earworm
Earworm is a common phenomenon where a catchy tune or song snippet involuntarily replays in the mind, also known as involuntary musical imagery. This could be a fragment of a song, often a hook or chorus, that plays on loop in one’s consciousness, sometimes persisting for hours or even days.
Electric Frying Pan
An Electric Frying Pan is a distinctive Hawaiian lap steel guitar that emerged in the 1930s. With its body resembling a round frying pan and a large handle serving as the neck of the instrument, it included a prominent horseshoe magnetic pickup, a design that eventually influenced Rickenbacker bass guitars.
Eighth Rest
An eighth rest in music notation refers to a pause or interval of silence that is equivalent to the duration of an eighth note. This rest is written as a squiggly symbol, signifying the musician should halt their playing for half the length of a quarter note rest.
Embellishment
Embellishment in bagpipe music refers to a musical ornamentation constructed from a series of notes and gracenotes, incorporated into the music to add complexity and intrigue beyond the main, sustained pitches.
ECP (Enhanced Capability Port)
The Enhanced Capability Port, or ECP, is a type of parallel port that was developed by Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard to improve data transfer speeds between a computer and its peripheral devices. It supports bidirectional data transfer, allowing data to flow both to and from the connected device.
EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port)
The EPP is a type of parallel port that was developed to provide faster data transfer and more versatile connections. It operates by allowing multiple data bits to be transferred simultaneously, speeding up the communication process between devices and computers.
Erhu
An erhu is a Chinese musical instrument with two strings and a bow. The strings are attached to a small, hexagonal or octagonal resonator covered with python skin.
Expression
Expression is a fundamental element of music that goes beyond the mere reproduction of notes and rhythms. It is the intentional conveyance of emotions, moods, and artistic interpretations that breathe life into music, making it a powerful and captivating art form. Through various musical elements and techniques, such as dynamics, articulation, phrasing, tempo, timbre, and […]
Ei Tube
Ei Tube refers to those valve (plate) tubes, most known being Ei Ecc83 / 12AX7 tubes produced in the former Yugoslavia by Electronic Industry Nis (El Nis / Holding Korporacija Elektronska Industrija a.d. Nis).
EIA (Electronic Industries Association)
EIA (Electronic Industries Association) was the U.S. national body representing electronic manufacturers dedicated to standardizing data processing and communication equipment interfaces.