
Which lossy audio compression format, standardized in 1993, greatly reduced file sizes for music distribution online?
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Options:
- MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III)
- AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
- WAV (Waveform Audio)
- FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)
Correct answer: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III)
Explanation: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a lossy compression format standardized in 1993 that enabled much smaller audio files and helped popularize digital music distribution.
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