low fidelity

See also: lo-fi and lofi

English

Etymology

Modeled after, and postdating, high fidelity; formed as the obvious counterpart. It reflects the idea of low lifelikeness, being far from true to life, an unfaithful reproduction (of the original sounds that were recorded).

Adjective

low fidelity (comparative more low fidelity, superlative most low fidelity)

  1. (sound) Having a low bitrate, or being an electronic reproduction of a sound with low accuracy.
    Alternative forms: lo-fi, LoFi, lofi (clipped compounds)
    Antonyms: high fidelity, hi-fi, HiFi, hifi
    Near-synonyms: no fidelity, no-fi, NoFi
  2. (music) Having a rough quality, recorded at home with makeshift tools.
    Alternative forms: lo-fi, LoFi, lofi (clipped compounds)
    Antonyms: high fidelity, hi-fi, HiFi, hifi
    Near-synonyms: no fidelity, no-fi, NoFi
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