See low fidelity on Wiktionary
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"etymology_text": "Modeled after, and postdating, high fidelity; formed as the obvious counterpart. It reflects the idea of low lifelikeness, being far from true to life, an unfaithful reproduction (of the original sounds that were recorded).",
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"(music) Having a rough quality, recorded at home with makeshift tools."
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"etymology_text": "Modeled after, and postdating, high fidelity; formed as the obvious counterpart. It reflects the idea of low lifelikeness, being far from true to life, an unfaithful reproduction (of the original sounds that were recorded).",
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