How Do You Spell PREFADE?

Pronunciation: [pɹɪfˈe͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "prefade" is spelled with the prefix "pre-" meaning before, and the root word "fade" meaning to gradually disappear. The IPA phonetic transcription of "prefade" is /ˌpriːˈfeɪd/. The prefix "pre-" is pronounced as /priː/ and the root word "fade" is pronounced as /feɪd/. This combination creates a word that means to begin to fade or disappear, serving as an indication that a change is imminent. It is typically used in the context of lighting and video production.

PREFADE Meaning and Definition

  1. There is no official dictionary definition for the term "prefade" as it is a technical term used in the context of audio mixing and production. However, based on its usage in various audio-related discussions, we can provide a definition as follows:

    Prefade refers to a specific setting or action that affects the audio signal before it reaches the master fader or main output of a mixing console or DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). It is commonly used in situations where certain audio processing or routing needs to be implemented on a track before it enters the main mix.

    Typically, prefade settings include various adjustments, adjustments, or modifications applied to the audio signal such as level adjustments, equalization, compression, gating, panning, or effects. These settings alter the audio characteristics or the signal path of a specific track or channel, ensuring that the audio is processed or shaped in a desired way before it is combined with other tracks in the mix.

    The prefix "pre-" in prefade signifies that these modifications are made before the audio reaches the fader that controls its overall volume level within the mix. The purpose of prefade adjustments is to have precise control and flexibility over the audio signal before it is blended with other elements in the mix, allowing for a more balanced, polished, or creative sound.

Etymology of PREFADE

The word "prefade" is a verb that is formed by combining the prefix "pre-" with the word "fade". The prefix "pre-" is derived from the Latin word "prae", meaning "before" or "prior to". The word "fade" originates from the Old French word "fader" which means "to become faint or weak". Therefore, "prefade" essentially means to fade or become weak in advance or before something else happens.

Conjugate verb Prefade

CONDITIONAL

I would prefade
you would prefade
he/she/it would prefade
we would prefade
they would prefade

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be prefading
you would be prefading
he/she/it would be prefading
we would be prefading
they would be prefading

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have prefade
you would have prefade
he/she/it would have prefade
we would have prefade
they would have prefade

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been prefading
you would have been prefading
he/she/it would have been prefading
we would have been prefading
they would have been prefading

FUTURE

I will prefade
you will prefade
he/she/it will prefade
we will prefade
they will prefade

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be prefading
you will be prefading
he/she/it will be prefading
we will be prefading
they will be prefading

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have prefaded
you will have prefaded
he/she/it will have prefaded
we will have prefaded
they will have prefaded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been prefading
you will have been prefading
he/she/it will have been prefading
we will have been prefading
they will have been prefading

IMPERATIVE

you prefade
we let´s prefade

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to prefade

PAST

I prefaded
you prefaded
he/she/it prefaded
we prefaded
they prefaded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was prefading
you were prefading
he/she/it was prefading
we were prefading
they were prefading

PAST PARTICIPLE

prefaded

PAST PERFECT

I had prefaded
you had prefaded
he/she/it had prefaded
we had prefaded
they had prefaded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been prefading
you had been prefading
he/she/it had been prefading
we had been prefading
they had been prefading

PRESENT

I prefade
you prefade
he/she/it prefades
we prefade
they prefade

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am prefading
you are prefading
he/she/it is prefading
we are prefading
they are prefading

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

prefading

PRESENT PERFECT

I have prefaded
you have prefaded
he/she/it has prefaded
we have prefaded
they have prefaded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been prefading
you have been prefading
he/she/it has been prefading
we have been prefading
they have been prefading