Radio

Definition

Radio is an audio medium used for transmitting sound through airwaves. It's widely used for music broadcast but also plays significant role in delivering local/national/international news.

Related terms

National Public Radio (NPR): A privately and publicly funded American non-profit membership media organization that produces and distributes news and cultural programming.

AM/FM Bands: AM (Amplitude Modulation) and FM (Frequency Modulation) are types of radio broadcasting technologies.

Talk Radio: A radio format containing discussion about topical issues, usually with audience participation through call-ins.