Digital music formats, primarily streaming services and digital downloads, replaced CDs as the dominant way to listen to music.
Streaming Services
Streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music offer a vast library of songs that users can access on demand. They provide a convenient and affordable way to listen to music without owning physical copies.
Digital Downloads
Users can purchase individual songs or entire albums as digital files from online stores like iTunes and Amazon Music. These files can be stored on devices and played back without needing a physical CD.
Advantages of Digital Music over CDs
- Convenience: Streaming services and digital downloads offer easy access to a vast library of music.
- Portability: Digital music can be accessed on any device with an internet connection.
- Cost-effectiveness: Streaming services offer subscription plans that are often more affordable than buying physical CDs.
- Variety: Streaming services and digital download stores offer a wide range of genres and artists.
- No physical storage: Digital music does not require physical storage space.
