trim, etc. <dfn>Automation curves</dfn> consist of lines connected by
<dfn>control points</dfn>, that live within the confines of a lane; these
tell Ardour how to change a given parameter over time. <dfn>Automation
- modes</dfn> govern how a given automation lane will behave during playback.
+ modes</dfn> specify whether the control points are connected by lines or
+ stair steps. <dfn>Automation states</dfn> govern how a given automation lane
+ will behave during playback.
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