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A sound archive, also known as an audio archive,[1][2] is a collection of official records or files of sound recordings, broadcasts, or performances. Often these kind of archive consists of radio programmes.[3]

Examples of large sound archives include the British Library Sound Archive, Internet Archive's Audio Archive, and the Australian National Film and Sound Archive.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Syracuse University Libraries". Belfer Audio Laboratory and Archive. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  2. ^ "The Germaine Greer Audio Archive". Cultural Commons. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Definition of "sound archives"". Collins English Dictionary. 2015. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2021.((cite web)): CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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