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mixing
MIHK-sihng
Mixing (noun) means the act or process of combining things, or the final blending stage of audio production. Example: “The mixing of blue and yellow paint gives a bright green.”
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The act or process of combining things, or the final blending stage of audio production.
"The mixing of blue and yellow paint gives a bright green."
"She learned mixing and mastering to finish her band's first album."
"Mixing the vocals and instruments took the sound engineer several days."
How to use mixing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of combining things — physically or, in music, blending recorded tracks.
Common pairings
audio mixing
mixing bowl
mixing desk
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Word forms
- Plural
- mixings
- Comparative
- more mixing
- Superlative
- most mixing
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What does “mixing” mean?
The word “mixing” means the act or process of combining things, or the final blending stage of audio production. In plain terms, the act of combining things — physically or, in music, blending recorded tracks.
How do you pronounce “mixing”?
“Mixing” is pronounced MIHK-sihng (/ˈmɪksɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mixing” in a sentence?
Here is “mixing” used in a sentence: “Mixing the vocals and instruments took the sound engineer several days.”
What part of speech is “mixing”?
“Mixing” is a noun.
Is “mixing” a common word?
“Mixing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between mixing and mastering in music?
Mixing is the stage where individual recorded tracks are balanced, adjusted, and blended into one cohesive song, while mastering is the final polish applied to that finished mix to prepare it for release. Mixing works on the separate parts; mastering treats the whole track.
What is the difference between mixing and blending?
Both mean combining things, but blending usually implies merging items so thoroughly that they lose their separate identities, while mixing can leave the parts still distinguishable. In cooking you might mix ingredients loosely but blend them into a smooth purée.
What is the difference between mixing and stirring?
Stirring is one method of mixing, moving a spoon or tool in circles, while mixing is the broader act of combining things by any means. All stirring is a form of mixing, but you can mix without stirring.
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