Yamaha Disklavier ENSPIRE DKC-900, Owner'S Manual

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Glossary
This glossary provides basic definitions of terms used frequently in this manual.
DHCP
This is a standard or protocol by which IP addresses
and other low-level network configuration
information can be dynamically and automatically
assigned each time a connection is made to the
Internet.
Ensemble Song
A song which contains piano parts and
accompanying instrumental voices. An ensemble
song contains the same left- and right-hand parts as
an L/R song, and in addition, up to 13
accompanying instrument tracks. These extra
tracks are played by the internal XG tone generator.
The accompanying tracks may be used for acoustic
bass, drums, strings, vibes, etc.
General MIDI (GM)
An addition to the MIDI standard that simplifies the
transfer of MIDI song files between instruments of
different manufacturers. A MIDI song recorded
using a GM compatible tone generator should play
back correctly when used with any GM compatible
tone generator. The standard specifies that a GM
compatible tone generator must support 24-note
polyphony, 16 parts, and 128 standard voices.
Internet
A huge network made up of networks, the Internet
allows high-speed data transfer among computers,
mobile phones and other devices.
ISP (Internet Service Provider)
A communications business that offers Internet
connection services. In order to connect to the
Internet, it is necessary to have active service with
an Internet service provider.
LAN
Short for Local Area Network, this is a data-transfer
network that connects a group of computers at a
single location (such as an office or home) by
means of a special cable.
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 specifically for use with this
product.
PianoSoftAudio
PianoSoftAudio software contains real audio and
MIDI signals for playing back on this product.
PianoSoftPlus™
PianoSoftPlus software contains Ensemble songs
that can be played on this product.
Polyphony
The maximum number of voices (or sounds) that
can be produced at a time from MIDI instruments.
Router
A device for connecting multiple computer networks.
For example, a router is necessary when
connecting several computers in a house or office,
to allow all of them access the Internet and share
data. A router is usually connected between a
modem and a computer, although some modems
have a built-in router.