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What is Metadata – Why Is It Important?

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Music Gateway Team

13.4.2023

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Jack Skates tells us why Metadata is so important for securing Syncs and gives some top tips on how to use metadata in your music career.

What Is Metadata

Why Is Metadata Important?

Metadata in music files is a set of data that describes and provides information about a particular music file. This data can include things like the artist name, track title, album title, track number, and release date. It can also include more detailed information such as the genre, tempo, and key. It is used to help identify the content of a file, as well as to organize the music library.