An MPEG audio file is separated in smaller parts called frames. Each frame is independent. It has its own header and audio informations. There is no file header. Therefore, you can cut any part of MPEG file and play it correctly. -An MPEG audio file is separated in smaller p arts called frames. Each frame is independent. It has its own header and audio informations. Th torii is no file header. Therefore, you can cut any part of the MPEG file and play it corre ctly.