Glossary

MP3 The file extension for MPEG, audio layer 3, sound files. This format compresses sound data from a stereo music CD to one-half of its original size without sacrificing sound quality. Because of their small size, MP3 files can easily be transferred over the Internet. You can download individual songs or entire CDs in MP3 format to your computer. The format is easily identified by the file extension .mp3.

multimedia Two or more media formats used together, such as text, graphics, animation, audio, or video.

music software Programs for composing and editing music. When you play a tune on a synthesizer keyboard connected to a computer, the music program translates what you play into a written score.

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navigate To move through a Web site or online document by clicking the hyperlinks embedded in the text or images. See also hyperlink.

Netscape Navigator A Web browser developed by the Netscape Communications Corporation. See also browser.

network Two or more computers linked together to share resources, such as programs, files, and printers. See also NIC.

newsgroup A discussion group on the Internet where people can post or read messages on thousands of topics, such as professional basketball, environmental protection, or Himalayan cats.

newsreader A program that lets you read and post messages to newsgroups.

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