sound, the ear and auditory perception Flashcards
1
Q
frequency =
A
pitch
2
Q
amplitude/ intensity=
A
loudness (decibels)
3
Q
complexity =
A
timbre (quality of sound)
4
Q
what is freq measured in
A
hertz
5
Q
high freq=
A
short WL
6
Q
low freq=
A
long WL
7
Q
human hearing range
A
20-20,000 Hz
8
Q
high amplitude=
small amplitude=
A
Loud
quiet
9
Q
what is fundamental freq
A
wavelength of longest component
determines pitch of sound
10
Q
what are harmonics
A
determine timbre (sound quality)
11
Q
what makes up a complex wave
A
fundamental freq and harmonics
12
Q
why are hair cells tonotopic
A
respond preferentially to particular freq
