crossfade

noun, verb — 5 senses

noun

Etymology From cross- + fade.

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A fade in which the volume of one audio track is lowered as that of another is raised.

Broadcasting, Film, Media, Television A fade in which the picture of one video track is diminished as that of another is brightened.

verb

Etymology From cross- + fade.

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music To lower the volume of one audio track while raising that of another, so that they blend together.

Broadcasting, Film, Media, Television To diminish the picture of one video track while raising that of another, so that they blend together.

Slang To be under the influence of multiple psychoactive substances at the same time; most typically marijuana and alcohol.

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