Exam 2: Sound, Acoustics, and Psychoacoustics

RETSPLS are the same regardless of the transducer used to measure them.

The maximum displacement of a wave is called ____________________

The units dB SPL,dB SL,and dB HL can all be interchangeably used.

The decibel called be described as a relative,logarithmic unit involving the ratio of a given pressure or power to a reference pressure or power.

The units of pitch and loudness are _______ and ________,respectively.

Sounds with very short durations are termed _______.

Constructive and destructive interference can change the intensity of sound.

The faintest intensity level that can be detected is termed ___________________.

The amount of force exerted on a specific area is called _____________.

Define dB HL

The complete formula to calculate dB SPL is _______________.

The duration of sound consists of ______,______,______,______,and ______.

Psychoacoustics is the branch of science that deals with the

An area with a high concentration of air particles is called