8-bit

//ˌeɪtˈbɪt// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A computer that processes data in groups of 8 bits (binary digits).
"The BBC Micro and ZX Spectrum are well-known British 8-bits."

Adjective

1
Of a word size or an integer, represented using units of 8 bits (1 byte). not-comparable
"I started creating 8-bit music around 2002 when I picked up nanoloop[…]"
2
Originating from or resembling the art or music of the 8-bit computer era. not-comparable
"Typically far more complex than the songs of the 8-bit games, songs in Amiga games had a highly varied structure, but usually followed the same basic principles seen in the 8-bit games (shorter loops with fewer distinct sections for battle music, and longer loops with more distinct sections for in-game music)."
3
Originating from or resembling the art or music of the 8-bit computer era and subsequent eras. broadly, not-comparable, proscribed

Example

"I started creating 8-bit music around 2002 when I picked up nanoloop[…]"

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