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What is the physical definition of sound?
Sound is a pressure change caused by movements/vibrations of an object
What are pure tones?
Tones described by a single sine wave
What is frequency in the context of sound?
The number of cycles per second the pressure change occurs
What are complex tones primarily composed of?
Several pure tone components
What causes the compression and rarefaction in air when sound is produced?
Movements/vibrations of an object affecting surrounding air
Test your knowledge on the physical aspects of sound and how they influence our perception. Learn about the definitions of sound, including the physical and perceptual aspects, as well as the factors like amplitude and frequency that influence our perception of sound.
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