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MIDI
MIDI is performance and control data that tells devices what to play, rather than storing recorded sound.
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 3; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It does not record audio itself. Instead, it stores instructions such as pitch, note length, velocity, controller movement, and timing. A MIDI track can trigger a software instrument or external hardware device. Because MIDI is editable, it is useful for correcting timing, changing sounds, and experimenting with arrangements without re-recording audio.
Topics
MIDISequencingPerformance data
Curriculum statussupporting vocabulary
Review statusdraft