An mp3 is a file containing an audio recording in a compressed format, which means that it takes less time to download from the internet, and less space to store on your computer.
Some more modern operating systems - such as Windows XP, 2000 and Mac OS X - can play mp3 files without you having to manually download any new software. (In XP or 2000, try loading the file into Windows Media Player; in Mac OS you should play the file in iTunes.)
If you find that your operating system won't play mp3 files, try downloading Winamp for Windows or iTunes for the Mac.
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