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Audio fade in / out

One sound gradually gets louder or quieter to soften its entrance or ending.

Compare the gradual changes at the beginning and end of the same music.

Often confused with

• Crossfade: Two sounds overlap as one replaces the other
• Ducking: Music dips automatically only while someone speaks, then comes back
• Sound cut-out: Stops abruptly instead of gradually