Project Glossary

Use this glossary of AeroBeat specific terms to help align our work.

Term	Definition
BeatData	The Resource defining a single gameplay object (timestamp, lane, type).
Measure	A unit of musical time (4 Beats).
Lane Index	Integer representing horizontal position when playing in Track View. Range depends on Gameplay (e.g., 2 for Boxing, 4 for Step).
Hit Window	The timeframe (±ms) where a hit counts as valid.
Provider	A script that bridges Hardware Input to Game Logic.
Strategy	A script that swaps logic implementations (e.g., Portal vs Track view).
Tool	A reusable service or singleton manager (e.g., API, Analytics) independent of gameplay logic.
Atom	A base UI element (Button) in the UI Kit.
Session Context	Immutable rules of the round (Song, Difficulty). Synced once.
User State	Mutable player data (Score, Health). Replicated frequently.
Remote Athlete	A networked opponent visualized via a customizable Avatar.
Authority	The peer responsible for calculating specific logic (e.g., Local Client for Hits).
Track View	2D visualization where targets rise from bottom to top (DDR style).
Portal View	3D visualization where targets fly towards the player from the portals origin (VR style).
Skin	A visual replacement for a gameplay object (Gloves, Bats, Targets, Obstacles).
Avatar	A 3D character model representing the player or coach.
Cosmetic	An accessory attachment for an Avatar (Hat, Glasses).
Environment	The 3D level geometry and lighting surrounding the gameplay.