What Does Streaming Media Mean?
Streaming media is the method used to deliver multimedia elements - usually video or audio - from a data streaming service provider to an end user. It uses basic HTTP, TCP/IP and HTML protocols.
Techopedia Explains Streaming Media
Streaming media is used to stream prerecorded media files, like videos and music, but also may be distributed as part of a live broadcast, like a Web meeting or tutorial session. A client program with an audio/video (A/V) codec is required for media streaming. This program is usually embedded in other applications that connect to the Internet, like a Web browser or media player, and a server used for media delivery.
