GLOSSARY

Breadcrumbs

This is a way of navigating a hierarchical file structure on a computer, located near the top of the Amarok Media Sources pane. Starting at the Home folder level, it shows how deep one has navigated into the file system. Assuming one has navigated to an arbitrary depth into the file system, it shows all folders that are at a higher level than you are at a particular moment. In Amarok the '>' links between folder levels allow one to find out what alternative folders are available at a particular level. The breadcrumbs comprise an efficient mechanism to navigate the whole file system on your computer.

Collection

All your music that Amarok can see at a particular point in time. Your collection may vary in size and composition of music tracks, depending which external devices (e.g. audio CDs or portable players with music) are connected and mounted on your computer.

Content Browser

This is the central part of the Media Sources pane that allows you to list the music that you have in your collection. The Content browser allows you to select the sort order of your track lists as well as the detail in which you wish to see your music.

Playlist

A selection of tracks from your collection that you wish to play. Some portable music players, e.g. iPods have predefined playlists that are likely to differ from your Amarok playlists

Script

Amarok plugin to extend functionality. Scripts are available from Tools > Script Manager. Add more lyrics sources, more streaming stations, save covers to your album folders, burn CDs from playlists, etc.

Scrobble

To scrobble a track means that as you listen to it, the title of the track and artist are sent to a Web site such Last.fm, where the information is added to your profile.

Stream, streaming

Like 20th-century radio stations, Internet radio stations send out "streams" of content. One can find music, news, commentary and opinion. Many streams can be accessed through Amarok, either through scripts such as Cool Streams, or individually added by menu (Playlist > Add Stream).

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