Quick Reference Search Tool Webopedia Jobs Link to Us Advertising Tech Support Submit a URL Request a Term Report an Error Internet News Internet Investing Internet Technology Windows Internet Tech. Is the file extension for MPEG , audio layer 3. Bitrate denotes the average number of bits that one second of audio data will consume. Because MP3 files are small, they can easily be transferred across the Internet.
Controversy arises when copyrighted songs are sold and distributed illegally off of Web sites.
On the other hand, musicians may be able to use this technology to distribute their own songs from their own Web sites to their listeners, thus eliminating the need for record companies. Costs to the consumer would decrease, and profits for the musicians would increase. MP3 Resources Provides numerous resources related to MPEG Audio Layer 3. Includes a question and answer section, information about hardware and software, and links to related sites. MP3 Articles Collection of ongoing articles about MP3 from Wired News.