http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/cd_audio
Definition: Optical discs that use the standard compact disc format for audio. They are 12 cm (4 3/4 in.) in diameter, and encoded as 2-channel signed 16-bit Linear PCM sampled at 44,100 Hz.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/dat
Definition: Sony's proprietary Digital Audio Tape format, characterized by magnetic media enclosed in a protective shell, with the dimensions of 8 x 6 cm, 4 mm tape or 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 in., 1/8 in. tape.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/disc_45
Definition: Colloquial term representing 7" diameter vinyl audio discs with a playing speed of 45 rpm. The term does not necessarily describe the carrier accurately.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/disc_78
Definition: Colloquial term representing audio discs from the 78 rpm disc era with playing speeds ranging from around 60 rpm to 130 rpm. The term does not necessarily describe the carrier accurately.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/dvd_audio
Definition: DVD optical discs that use the the DVD audio format. Different bit depth/sampling rate/channel combinations can be used on a single disc.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/dvd_video
Definition: DVD optical discs that use the DVD format to store digital video. From 2003, it has been the dominant consumer video format.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/eight_track
Use for: eight-track
Definition: Magnetic tape divided into 8 audio tracks that run parallel with each other, on which sound and other electro-acoustic signals are captured.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/enhanced_cd_audio
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/ep_record
Use for: extended play record
Definition: A music disc that contains more tracks than a single but not as many as on a typical album/LP/disc.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/full_track
Definition: Magnetic tape with 1 audio track on which sound and other electro-acoustic signals are captured.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/half_track
Use for: 1/2 track
Definition: Magnetic tape divided into 2 audio tracks that run parallel with each other, on which sound and other electro-acoustic signals are captured.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/hybrid_sacd
Definition: An SACD that also is also encoded with a PCM audio layer readable by compact disc players.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/lp
Definition: Colloquial term representing 12-inch diameter vinyl audio discs with a playing speed of 33 1/3 rpm. The term does not necessarily accurately describe the carrier.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/laser_disc
Definition: Home video format, with a standard diameter of 30 cm (12 in.)
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/organ_roll
Definition: An audio roll used to operate a player organ or reproducing organ.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/piano_roll
Definition: An audio roll used to operate a player piano or reproducing piano.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/quarter_track
Use for: 1/4 track
Definition: Magnetic tape divided into 4 audio tracks that run parallel with each other, in which sound and other electro-acoustic signals are captured.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/sacd
Use for: Super Audio Compact Disc
Definition: Optical audio disc with more channels and longer playing time than a conventional CD.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/sixteen_track
Use for: sixteen-track
Definition: Magnetic tape divided into 16 audio tracks that run parallel with each other, in which sound and other electro-acoustic signals are captured.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
IRI: http://performedmusicontology.org/ontologies/vocabularies/audio_carrier/twelve_track
Use for: twelve-track
Definition: Magnetic tape divided into 12 audio tracks that run parallel with each other, in which sound and other electro-acoustic signals are captured.
Current version: NEW 2018-07-01
The PMO Music Tonal Center Vocabulary is a controlled vocabulary for specific and colloquial terms for carriers of audio recordings.