| Word | Description |
| Cache | A hidden project folder that contains all the imported audio files for your project and the converted files for the platforms that you are developing. Stored locally and not under source control, it should be updated regularly with the Originals folder. |
| Cent | A unit of pitch equal to 1/100 of a semitone. An octave consists of 1200 cents. |
| Child Object | An object within a hierarchical structure that lies within a higher level or parent object. |
| Clip | A music object that represents an audio source. Clips are arranged in music tracks. |
| Compressor | An audio effect plug-in that reduces the dynamic range of a signal by weakening any part of the input signal that is above a pre-defined threshold value. |
| Container | A group of one or more objects, including sounds, motion fx objects, and/or containers that are played according to a certain defined behavior. In Wwise, there are several different types of containers, including random, sequence, switch, blend, music switch, and music playlist containers. |
| Cue | A marker appended to music segments to indicate a key point, such as its entry or exit point. |