glossary
Loudness range shows how much the perceived level moves across the song, not just where the average lands.
Loudness range, often shown as LRA, estimates the spread between quieter and louder parts of a program. It helps describe dynamics over time.
Integrated LUFS can tell you the average loudness, but it does not explain whether the chorus lifts, the breakdown drops, or the master has been flattened.
A low LRA can mean a controlled, dense production or an over-compressed one. A high LRA can mean musical contrast or a mix that feels uneven. Context decides whether the number is good.
Use loudness range to confirm what you hear when sections are meant to change energy.
Heavy limiting can reduce loudness range even when the integrated LUFS target looks right. That may make choruses feel smaller after mastering.
Meter Core helps you watch loudness behavior while checking true peak and headroom, so dynamics do not vanish unnoticed.