Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Archive & historical material · Working

Archival audio

ELI5

Previously recorded sound used as historical or evidentiary material.

Used in conversation

“We need to agree how the archival audio will be handled with the people affected.”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Archival audio” in documentary, factual & unscripted conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Connected terms

  • Archival footageComputed from definition language and shared taxonomy. This indicates proximity, not synonymy.
Sources & evidence · 5

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.