soundformat
nounUK /ˈsaʊndˌfɔːmæt/
US /ˈsaʊndˌfɔːrmæt/
A sound format is the special way a computer or player stores and plays a sound.
This song is saved in an MP3 sound format so it plays on my phone.
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2. The technical layout of audio data, such as sample rate and channel count.
The studio checked the sound format before mixing the tracks.
3. A setting on a device that chooses how sound is recorded or output.
Change the sound format to stereo in the settings menu.
4. A standard agreed on so different devices can share audio.
WAV is a common sound format for saving music without losing quality.