Keyword | Definition |
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bit depth | the number of bits used to store each sample. Using more bits increases sound quality |
mp3 | a compressed audio file format suitable for streaming or sharing online |
sample | an individual value read from a microphone at a particular moment in time |
sample rate | the number of samples recorded or played back every second. More samples per second increases sound quality |
wav | an uncompressed audio file format suitable for high quality editing |