Metadata Standards for Audio

We learn about the varieties of technical metadata for audio files.

• Lectures

  • Descriptive metadata for audio files
  • Technical metadata for audio files
  • Alternative and emergent audio metadata schemes

• References

  • IASA TC-04 sec. 4 Unique and Persistent Identifiers. 2009. pp. 1-2. PDF
  • IASA TC-04 sec. 3.2 to 3.11 External Metadata Schemes.2009. pp.14-27. PDF
  • ITU-R BS.2076-2 (10/2019). Audio definition model. PDF
  • EBU Tech 3293 v. 1.10 2020. EBU Core Metadata Set. PDF
  • Casey, Mike & Bruce Gordon. Sound Directions: Best Practices for Audio Preservation, Chapter 3 “Digital Files” and Chapter 4 “Metadata”. 2007
  • ANSI/NISO Z39.85-2007. The Dublin Core Metadata Element Set. 2007. PDF
  • PARS Task Force on Audio Preservation Metadata. 2010. PDF
  • Baker, et. al. Memo: The Dublin Core Metadata Element Set. 2007. PDF
  • Library of Congress. AudioMD Specifications.
  • Wikipedia Articles

• Assignments

  • Case Study: Applying technical metadata as an XML scheme
• Tools:
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