Levels, dynamics & loudness · Working
Programme loudness
ELI5
The measured perceived level of a show over time under a particular standard.
Used in conversation
“The final mix needs to meet the programme loudness requirement in the delivery specification.”
Definition
The measured perceived level of a programme over time under a specified standard.
Here “Programme loudness” means: The measured perceived level of a programme over time under a specified standard.
Pitch context
You may encounter “Programme loudness” in sound, music & voice conversations or materials.
Why it matters: Explains dialogue, effects, atmosphere, music, voice and the technical work of making them intelligible.
Connected terms
- Audio levelComputed from definition language and shared taxonomy. This indicates proximity, not synonymy.
Sources & evidence · 4
Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.
- European Broadcasting Union — EBU R 128 Loudness Normalisation and Permitted Maximum Level of Audio SignalsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Dolby — Dolby Atmos Content CreationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- World Wide Web Consortium — Making Audio and Video Media AccessibleSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Netflix — Partner Help Center Delivery SpecificationsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14