\ ˈlō-ˈfī
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Definition of lo-fi
: the production or reproduction of audio characterized by an unpolished or rough sound quality
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“Lo-fi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lo-fi. Accessed 26 Jul. 2021.
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The first known use of lo-fi was in 1957
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