lo-fi

adjective
UK /ˌləʊˈfaɪ/
US /ˌloʊˈfaɪ/

Lo-fi means sound or music that is a little rough or fuzzy on purpose, like it was made at home.

She likes to study while listening to lo-fi beats.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style of music with soft beats and gentle sounds, often played while studying or relaxing.

The café plays lo-fi all afternoon.

3. A recording or broadcast that has lower sound or picture quality than usual.

The old radio show survives only as a lo-fi recording.

4. Simple and not fancy, especially in art or design.

He prefers lo-fi games with pixel graphics.