What is an MP3?
An MP3 is computer file that contains digital audio information. MP3 is an acronym derived from an acronym. It is short for “MPEG Audio-Layer 3”; “MPEG” is an acronym that stands for “Motion Picture Experts Group” (the name of the organization that invented the format). An MP3 file might contain a song or a recording of a teacher’s lecture. For a detailed description of MP3 technology, visit: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/mp3.htm.