Audiovisuali

Audiovisuali is an Italian term used to describe materials or media that combine sound and image to convey information, instruction, or experience. In Italian usage, the form audiovisuali is the plural of audiovisuale and designates items or resources intended to be presented or used together as a single audiovisual experience. Audiovisuali can refer both to content (films, videos, multimedia presentations, audio recordings) and to the equipment that presents it (projectors, screens, televisions, speakers, computers).

Common formats and components include film, video, broadcast material, slides with synchronized sound, interactive multimedia, CD-ROMs, DVDs, and streaming content. The category also covers the hardware that delivers the content, such as projectors, screens, speakers, and playback devices, as well as the software used to create or edit audiovisual material.

Applications of audiovisuali span educational settings, corporate training and communications, museums and archives, marketing and public information campaigns, and broadcasting. They are used to inform, persuade, entertain, or train audiences, often combining visual sequences with synchronized audio to enhance understanding and engagement.

History and evolution have seen a progression from filmstrips, slides, and analog video to digital video, multimedia, and online streaming. The rise of e-learning, online journalism, and multimedia storytelling has expanded the role of audiovisuali in both formal education and mass communication, while emphasizing accessibility through captions, transcripts, and inclusive design.

In Italy and other contexts, the term is linked to the broader audiovisivo or audiovisual sector, which encompasses production, distribution, and exhibition of media content across various platforms.