Glossary Entry: Chiptune
Definition
Chiptunes are songs created using the beeps and whistles of older sound cards.
Older computers and game consoles couldn't produce realistic sound, so they relied on what little they did have to create the next best thing. This has since become a popular genre of electronic music.
Older computers and game consoles couldn't produce realistic sound, so they relied on what little they did have to create the next best thing. This has since become a popular genre of electronic music.
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