Sounds Flashcards
(8 cards)
Sound is Measured in
Decibels (db)
The pressure or volume of Sound
Decibels
Typical voice in a conversation is
A soft whisper is
A Jackhammer is
70 db
30 db
120 db
This describes a format, or sometimes referred to container format for storing digital
audio data.
Audio format
is a widely used audio file format that stores audio data in a lossless,
uncompressed format.
It was developed by Microsoft and IBM and is known for its high audio quality.
files are primarily used in professional audio applications, including music
production, sound editing, and audio recording.
WAV ( “Waveform Audio File Format”)
is another uncompressed audio file format that was developed by Apple.
files are commonly used in the Apple ecosystem, including macOS and iOS devices.
AIFF
( “Audio Interchange File Format”)
files are very compact and very good for lowbandwidth delivery.
This is developed for electronic musical instruments.
Instruments are “piano, drums, bass, orchestral strings, etc.
MIDI
( “Musical Instrument Digital Interface “)
is a widely used audio file format and compression algorithm.
files are commonly used for storing and distributing music and audio content
over the internet.
The compression algorithm significantly reduces the file size, making it easy to share
and store audio files.
Compatible to all wide ranges of devices.
MP3
“Moving Picture Experts Group