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Lauren Makara
on Oct 31, 2024
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Which theory explains why we hear tones below 500 hertz?
A) the theory of cochlear vibration
B) pitch theory
C) frequency theory
D) place theory
Frequency Theory
A theory about how sounds are transmitted and interpreted, stating that the frequency of auditory nerve impulses matches the frequency of the tone, enabling us to detect pitch.
Hertz
A unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), denoting one cycle per second.
Place Theory
A proposal about pitch perception stating that regions of the basilar membrane respond to particular sound frequencies, and the nervous system interprets the excitation from different basilar regions as different pitches.
- Absorb the key principles of how sound is perceived, noting the correlation between frequency, pitch, and the link between amplitude and loudness.
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Learning Objectives
- Absorb the key principles of how sound is perceived, noting the correlation between frequency, pitch, and the link between amplitude and loudness.