In the context of audio gear:
An amplifier's or preamp's ability to go beyond its rated average power for a short time in order to recreate loud or explosive audio signals that rise very quickly.

In the Context of TV, video and film:
The amount of space between the top of an actor's head, and the top of the frame
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