Sound Representation Flashcards

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

Sampling

The process of recording the amplitude of a sound wave at regular intervals.

1 / 10

Ready to master these flashcards?

Sign in to study with spaced repetition and track your progress.

Sign In to Track Progress

Terms in this set (10)

1

Sampling

The process of recording the amplitude of a sound wave at regular intervals.

2

Sample Rate

The number of samples taken per second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

3

Bit Depth

The number of bits used to store each sample, affecting sound quality and file size.

4

Duration

The length of the sound recording, measured in seconds.

5

Sound File Size Formula

File size = sample rate × duration (s) × bit depth.

6

Effect of Increasing Sample Rate

Improves sound quality but increases file size.

7

Effect of Increasing Bit Depth

Improves sound quality by allowing more precise values but increases file size.

8

Compression in Sound Files

Reduces file size by removing or encoding data, can be lossy or lossless.

9

Lossy Compression for Sound

Removes some data permanently, reducing quality but significantly decreasing file size.

10

Lossless Compression for Sound

Preserves all data, maintaining original quality while reducing file size.

Genie

Want to Learn More?

Get personalised lessons, quizzes, and instant feedback from your AI tutor.

Start Learning