release
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- noun
- /rɪˈliːs/
- Specialized
:
liberación
- The musician's unique style was highlighted by his smooth release at the end of each phrase, making the melody more expressive.
- tension and release
Examples
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The conductor emphasized the importance of a well-measured release to achieve the desired sound during rehearsals.
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In jazz music, a gentle release contributes to the emotional depth of the performance.
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I hear you breathe your release into rest.
Fiction book (1992) -
The body is a conduit for the flow of the music; it can show tension, release, and help an audience to sense the music.
Academic text (2001) -
Sounds of attack, decay, and release of the tone on the instrument have not been included in our synthesized sound.
Academic text (2011) -
Well-timed entrance cues and cutoff releases clarify when to start and stop the music as well as individual lines within the music.
Academic text (2012) -
By measuring the linear and angular velocities of the ball at the instant of release, a bowler can understand the precise release conditions that dictate the motion of the ball in the lane thereafter.
Academic text (2011)
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Literature
Announcing official decisions to the public by press release before any internal discussion
How Smooth
Surface Forms
Etymology
Release comes from the parts re- 'back' and the French verb laisser 'to let'. In music, a release is the way a player 'lets go' of a note, which changes how the sound ends.