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Asked by Preston Campbell on May 12, 2024

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Define pitch, amplitude, decibels, overtones, and timbre.

Pitch

The quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; perceived as a degree of highness or lowness of a tone.

Amplitude

The height or intensity of a wave signal, which in terms of sound, determines its loudness, and in light, influences its brightness.

Decibels

A unit of measurement that indicates the intensity of sound on a logarithmic scale, representing the ratio of a particular sound pressure to a reference level.

  • Offer insight into the functioning and importance of different sensory systems (such as somatosensory and smell) and aspects of perception (including pitch perception, subliminal perception dynamics, and the contrast between real and illusory movement).
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Maria DelaoMay 14, 2024
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Pitch is the auditory experience corresponding primarily to the frequency of sound vibrations. Amplitude is the magnitude of a wave, and in sound, the primary determinant of loudness, which is measured by decibels. Timbre is the quality or texture of sound, which is primarily determined by overtones, which result from sound waves that are multiple of the basic tone.

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