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Format
Format describes the type or structure of an audio or project file.
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 3; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
A file format affects compatibility, quality, and file size. Common audio formats include WAV, AIFF, MP3, and AAC, but coursework instructions may require a specific format.
Topics
File formatsExport
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- National 5 Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for the National 3, National 4, and National 5 technology and music concept tables.