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Acoustics

Of or pertaining to the study of mechanical waves in all stages of matter including sounds, vibration, ultrasounds, and infrasound.

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acoustics
Physics; Acoustics

The study of all sound, including ultrasound and infrasound.

acoustician
Physics; Acoustics

A scientist who conducts research into sound and sound waves.

ultrasonic
Physics; Acoustics

Sound frequencies above the human audible range. This is generally at frequencies above 20kHz.

infrasonic
Physics; Acoustics

Sound frequencies below the audible range. This is generally below 20Hz.

decibel
Physics; Acoustics

A logarithmic scale applied to any parameter, including for measuring sound level.

logarithm
Physics; Acoustics

Mathematical concept whereby a number is multiplied by itself, e.g. 10 to the power of 2, which is 100.

frequency
Physics; Acoustics

The pitch of a note, i.e. whether it is a high or low note.

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