History of Rock and roll
Please watch the short video posted entitled The DistOnion of Sound, and answer the series of snort questions showing a rellecton of the Issues presented by the film.
1) Please provide a brief history of music media formats.
2) When did we arrive at the mp3 as the primary musical format for consumption? Was the mp3 thought to be a temporary or permanent format when first unveiled?
3) What is compression, and how does it make the mp3 possible?
4) What are some benefits and drawbacks to the mp3 as a means of music consumption?
5) Where do you see us going from here in regards to music consumption? Will compression remain dominant or will there be another format/technology change in the future?