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Definition of Soundstage

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Definition: Soundstage is the ability to visualize the placement of musical instruments and vocalists in a music recording. A good soundstage also allows the listener to perceive the size and space of the performance venue in which the recording was made.
Pronunciation: sound•stage
Also Known As: soundstaging
Alternate Spellings: Sound Stage
Examples: A good soundstage in a music recording should be three-dimensional with height, width and depth

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