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DictionaryaudioRecorded or transmitted sound
noun / adjective

audio

AW-dee-oh/ˈɑdiˌoʊ/

Sound recorded, transmitted, or reproduced.

The equipment records audio and plays it through headphones.

Microphone wired to compact audio recorder then headphones, recorder screen shows simple waveform only; sound recording and reproduction clear, no brand names or text.
Etymology
audioLatinto hear

The root meaning “to hear” supplied a word-forming element for sound and hearing. Audio became an independent noun for sound, especially signals recorded or transmitted electronically.

In context

Full Time Filmmaker4:52
audio is half the viewing experience especially in a documentary where a lot of times you're just putting b-roll over top of the images that audio is actually what's carrying the story
8 Steps to Shooting Interviews // Job Shadow

More examples

  • She adjusted the audio levels.
  • We recorded the audio separately from the video.
  • The file contains audio but no picture.

Forms

audio

audible adjective — able to be heard

Similar words

sound
The broader phenomenon.
recording
Stored audio or video rather than sound alone.