Audio Information and Media Flashcards
media communication that uses audio or recordings to deliver and transfer information through means of sound
Audio media
types of audio information media
Music
Podcasts
Radio shows
Sound recording
Audiobooks
Sound effects
this can include any type of musical composition, from classical to hiphop
music
audio recordings that can be downloaded or streamed online typically consisting of discussions or interviews on a particular topic
podcasts
live or pre recorded broadcasts that typically feature music, news, and other types of programming
radio shows
recording of an interview, meeting or any sound from the environment
sound recording
narrated versions of books that can be listened to
audiobooks
pre recorded or synthesized sounds used in the film, television, and other forms od media to enhance the auditory experience
sound effects
ways to store audio information
tape
CD (compact disc)
USB Drive
Memory card
computer hard drive
internet or cloud
Audio file formats
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
M4A/ AAC (MPEG4 Audio/ Advanced Audio Coding)
WAV
WMA
(Windows Media Audio)
a file format that stores digital audio data, a common format for consumer audio
MP3
an audio file format from Apple that can store several audio content types including songs, audio books, and podcasts
M4A
a Microsoft audio file format, are lossless and uncompressed, meaning the preserve audio data without any sound quality or clarity degradation
WAV
audio data compression technology developed by Microsoft and used with Windows Media Player
WMA
Units of sound
Decibel
Hertz
Phon
noise of the sound measurement
Decibel (dB)
unit of sound frequency
Hertz (Hz)
unit of subjective loudness
Phon
Characteristics of sound
Volume
Tone
Pitch
intensity of a sound
Volume
the audible characteristic of a sound
Tone
is how high or low a sound is
Pitch
The importance of audio media
Accessibility
Convenience
Emotional Impact
Educational Value
audio media provides a means of accessing information and entertainment that might otherwise be difficult to obtain
accessibility
audio media can be enjoyed on the go
convenience
Music or other types of audio media can have a powerful impact on listeners, evoking a wide range of feelings and memories
emotional impact
Audio media can be a valuable source of information and education on a variety of topics
educational value
the act of perceiving sound by the ear
hearing
requires concentration so that your brain processes meaning from words and sentences
listening
