Multimedia. Soound Flashcards
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is a representation of sound recorded in, or converted into digital form.
digital audio
is a standard way of storing compressed, digital audio files
MP3
The files are compressed by removing any sounds that are inaudible to the human air, making them much smaller than files created using other digital audio storage standards, such as
WAV
The size of an audio file is commonly measured in
megabytes
The frequency of a sound is measured in
kilohertz
MP3 files have extra code added, called
tags
Because of their small size, MP3 files are more suitable for transferring across the
Internet
Some internet websites are devoted to providing MP3 files for
downloading
The user can create their own music
compilations
by listening to each file using a computer program, such as
Windows media player
A —– allows the user to see the information stored in the MP3 file tag.
track info button
The appearance of MP3 players can be changed using programs called skins (or themes). MP3 players often include a program, called a
ripper
Another program called is used to convert WAV files into MP3 files or vice versa.
encoder
(Musical instrument digital interface) is a standard way of connecting musical instruments, music synthesizers, and computers.
MIDI
A piece of electronics called is installed on each device to enable the device to communicate using MIDI standards
MIDI interface board
(an electronic device for mixing sounds together),
mixing desk
