Streaming and Live Streaming (Video)

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key terms related to streaming and live streaming concepts, platforms, and examples.

A multimedia file (audio/video) that can be instantly played over the internet without downloading; content is transmitted continuously from a server to a client and can be recorded or live.

Streaming

A real-time broadcast of media that is watched or listened to as it happens; unlike pre-recorded streaming, you cannot rewind to earlier moments.

Live streaming

A form of streamed content in which gameplay is transmitted and viewed online.

Video game

Film content delivered via streaming platforms instead of being downloaded.

Movies

Television series delivered over the internet as streaming content.

TV Shows

Music video content delivered by streaming platforms.

Music Videos

A form of streaming content distributed over the web to a broad audience.

Webcast

A streaming platform commonly used for live game streaming and other real-time broadcasts.

Twitch

A major streaming platform offering a wide range of video and audio content.

YouTube

A social platform used for sharing and streaming media content.

Facebook

A subscription streaming service for movies and TV shows.

Netflix

A streaming service offering video content and TV shows.

Viu

A streaming service for music and podcasts.

Spotify

A streaming service for music from Apple.

Apple Music

Facebook’s public live streaming feature for broadcasting in real time.

Facebook Live

Public live audio streaming feature on Twitter.

Twitter Spaces

Public live streaming feature within Instagram's stories.

Instagram Live Stories

Public live streaming platform for video content.

V Live

Public live streaming platform primarily used for gaming and other live broadcasts.

Twitch TV

Public live streaming and short video platform that includes livestreaming.

Tik Tok

YouTube’s feature for public live streaming.

YouTube Live

Private live streaming application for video calls.

Skype

Private live streaming application for video conferencing.

Zoom