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Sample frequency
Sample frequency is the number of digital audio samples captured per second.
Also called: Sample rate
Level relevance: introduced at Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Sample frequency affects the highest frequencies that can be represented and must be set appropriately for the recording or delivery format. Common values include 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.
Topics
Digital audioRecordingFile formats
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.