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Describe three advantages of using MIDI files to represent music. Include an explanation of why each advantage is useful.
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- MIDI files can require less storage space because they store musical event instructions instead of the complete recorded sound.
- They are also easy to edit because individual events, such as notes, can be changed without altering an entire audio recording.
- Musical properties such as the notes, timing or selected instrument can be adjusted through the event information, making the music flexible to modify.
- In addition, the representation is not tied to one particular recording of the performance, so it can be used to control different playback instruments or systems.
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Each advantage must be linked to the way MIDI represents music. Credit should be given for explained points rather than for simply listing features.
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