Basic Disklavier Terminology - Yamaha DISKLAVIER ENSPIRE ST/PRO Owner's Manual

Basic Disklavier Terminology

The following is a list of several basic Disklavier
words that you may need to know before
proceeding with operational procedures in this
manual. For additional Disklavier terminology, see
the glossary provided in Chapter 5.
Ensemble Song
An ensemble song contains the same left- and
right-hand parts as an L/R song, and extra tracks
that are played by the internal XG tone generator.
Accompanying tracks can include acoustic bass,
drums, strings, vibes, etc.
L/R Song
In an L/R song, the left-hand piano part is stored on
track 1 (L) and the right-hand piano part is stored
on track 2 (R). During playback you can cancel
either part, and practice that part yourself.
MIDI
An acronym for Musical Instrument Digital
Interface. MIDI allows electronic musical
instruments to communicate with each other.
PianoSoft
PianoSoft software contains
prerecorded songs made by Yamaha for use with
the Disklavier series. Many titles are available, and
among the many musical styles included are
classical, jazz, and popular. Selections include
songs for listening enjoyment, piano study disks for
the piano student, and accompaniments for vocal
and instrumental practice. PianoSoft is sometimes
used as a generic term for PianoSoft and
PianoSoftPlus.
PianoSoftAudio
PianoSoftAudio software contains real audio and
MIDI signals for playing back on the Disklavier.
PianoSoftPlus
PianoSoftPlus software contains
prerecorded ensemble songs featuring
instrumental accompaniment that can be played
back on the Disklavier.
Song
A "song" usually means a short piece of music with
lyrics. However, in the Disklavier manuals the term
"song" is used to refer to any piece of music.
Tone Generator
An electronic device that generates instrument
voices. The Disklavier has an internal XG tone
generator that can produce nearly 480 instrumental
and percussion voices.
Voice
The sounds produced by a tone generator
reproducing various instruments.
XG
Yamaha XG is an extension of the GM
(General MIDI) format. With greater polyphony,
more voices, and effects, it improves song
compatibility between MIDI devices. When a song
in the Yamaha XG format is played on another XG
compatible tone generator or synthesizer, it will
play and sound as the original composer/creator
intended.
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