Nat 5HigherAdvanced Higher
Playlist
A playlist is an organised set of takes, tracks, clips, or playback items depending on the software context.
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 5; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
In some DAWs, playlists are used to store alternative takes or versions on a track. In other contexts, a playlist may mean an ordered set of audio items for playback.
Topics
DAWEditingWorkflow
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- National 5 Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for National 5 technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.