10 Questions
What is the pure tone called when creating a complex tone by adding frequencies that are multiples of it?
Fundamental frequency
Which part of the basilar membrane will respond to a complex tone composed of 440Hz, 880Hz, and 1320Hz tones?
The three different areas characteristic of each individual component
What is the range of human hearing in terms of frequency?
20 - 20,000 Hz
What does Bekesy's place theory of hearing propose?
The frequency of a sound is the place along the basilar membrane that vibrates the most
What is the role of the middle ear in hearing?
To amplify vibrations from the air for transmission through a liquid
Which of the following animals has the ability to hear without the need for an outer or middle ear?
Snake
What is the term used to describe the sound quality related to 'nasalness' or 'reedy-ness'?
Timbre
In the context of hearing, what flows into the cell when the tip links in the cilia stretch?
Potassium
What does Bekesy's place theory of hearing propose about the perception of sound?
The frequency of a sound is determined by the place along the basilar membrane that vibrates the most
What supports an infant's ability to recognize the mother's voice, according to the text?
Hearing the mother talk while in the womb
Test your knowledge of sound waves and pitch with this quiz! Explore concepts like frequency, complex tones, and the fundamental frequency. Find out about the role of the outer and middle ear in hearing, and much more.
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