Miscuing: meaning, definitions and examples
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miscuing
[ หmษชs.kjuห.ษชล ]
musical performance
Miscuing refers to the act of making an error in cueing or prompting during a musical performance or recording. This can happen when a musician misreads the signals given by a conductor or another musician, leading to a mismatch in timing or interpretation. It often results in a loss of coherence in the performance, causing confusion among performers and potentially undermining the overall quality of the music. Miscuing can occur in various musical settings, from orchestras to smaller ensembles. Musicians must be attentive and sensitive to cues to avoid miscuing.
Synonyms
cue error, performance blunder, timing mistake.
Examples of usage
- The orchestra suffered from miscuing during the finale of the symphony.
- His miscuing led to a chaotic performance that left the audience bewildered.
- The singerโs miscuing caused a dissonance that was hard to recover from.
Translations
Translations of the word "miscuing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น erro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Fehler
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesalahan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะผะธะปะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ bลฤ d
๐ฏ๐ต ่ชคใ
๐ซ๐ท erreur
๐ช๐ธ error
๐น๐ท hata
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุทุฃ
๐จ๐ฟ chyba
๐ธ๐ฐ chyba
๐จ๐ณ ้่ฏฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ napaka
๐ฎ๐ธ villa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะตะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแชแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษhv
๐ฒ๐ฝ error
Etymology
The term 'miscuing' is derived from the prefix 'mis-' which indicates wrongness or error, combined with 'cue', a word that originates from the Latin 'quod', meaning 'what'. The use of cues in musical contexts can be traced back to the Renaissance period, where conductors would use gestures or signals to direct musicians. Over time, as musical performances became more complex and structured, the need for accurate cueing became increasingly important. The concept of miscuing emerged as musicians began to recognize the challenges in maintaining synchronization and communication during performances. Miscuing is a critical concern for performers, as it directly impacts the musical cohesiveness and expression. As such, musical training often emphasizes the importance of effective communication and awareness of cues to prevent miscuing.