Do you ever listen to music and feel like you've heard it before? Well, that's because you probably have. The frequencies within certain sounds are often recycled in music because humans tend to find them pleasing to the ear. In this blog post, we'll explore the science behind sound frequency and how it contributes to our overall listening experience. We'll also take a look at some of the most popular tunes out there and see how their frequencies compare. So, if you're curious about why your favorite song sounds so familiar, read on!
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Familiar Sounds Frequency Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | high frequency sounds, audiometry report online, familiar sounds audiogram pdf, familiar sounds |
Frequency Spectrum of Familiar Sounds
Frequency (Pitch) In Cycles Per Second (Hz)
Hearing Level (Intensity) in Decibels (dB)
The speech sounds on this chart are only approximations. Speech sounds become loud or soft (intensity) depending on the distance between the speaker and listener. The low or high sound of a voice (pitch) will change depending on whether a man, woman or child is speaking.
Adaptedfrom:AmericanAcademyofAudiology,www.audiology.organdNorthern,J.&Downs,M.(2002).
Audiogramoffamiliarsounds;andLing,D.&Ling,A(1978).AuralHabilitation.
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