Yamaha DKC-900 Disklavier Control Unit DKC-900 Owners manual - Page 37

English Chapter 5 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. 31