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File compression
File compression reduces file size, sometimes with a loss of audio quality.
Level relevance: introduced at Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Audio file compression may be lossless, preserving the original data, or lossy, removing information to make the file smaller. The choice affects file size, compatibility, and sound quality.
Topics
File formatsDigital audioExport
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- Higher Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for Higher technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.