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Bitrate (noun)

Type: noun

Pronunciation: /bit-rate/

Also spelled or known as: Bit-rate, Bit rate

What does Bitrate mean?

The number of bits that are in an audio file every second, measured in kbps.

Bitrate is the number of bits that are in an audio file every second, measured in kbps. Can be CBR (constant) or VBR (variable), an MP3 can store 320kbps compared to a WAV which usually has 1411kbps or higher. A higher bitrate means better audio quality. Anything under 128kbps is considered “poor-quality”.

Bitrate synonyms: Sample Rate

Example sentence: “What is the bitrate of this sound?”

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