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flac: Test a FLAC file for the correct encoding.
$ flac -t ${filename-flac}
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The command "flac -t ${filename-flac}" is used to verify the integrity of a FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) file.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "flac": This is the command-line utility used to work with FLAC files. It is used here to perform a test operation on the FLAC file.
  • "-t": This flag is used to specify the test mode for verifying the file. When used with the "flac" command, it checks for errors or corruption in the FLAC file.
  • "${filename-flac}": This is a placeholder that represents the name of the FLAC file you want to verify. You need to replace it with the actual filename and its file extension, like "example.flac". The command will use this filename to test the corresponding FLAC file.

In summary, by running "flac -t ${filename-flac}", you can verify the integrity of a specific FLAC file and check if it has any errors or corruptions.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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