Acoustics/Sound and sound waves (Q887)
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the physics of sound and sound waves, their interaction, and perception
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Acoustics/Sound and sound waves | the physics of sound and sound waves, their interaction, and perception |
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sound propagation in different media (English)
can name examples and demonstrate (English)
medium is deformed elastically (reversibly) (English)
medium is perturbed and wants to regain equilibrium (English)
perturbation proceeds along the medium (English)
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properties and parameters of sound waves (English)
can demonstrate (English)
transversal wave along a string or in a waveform display, or electromagnetic waves (English)
longitudinal wave in air (English)
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relation of speed of sound, wavelength, and frequency (English)
can compute any quantity when two remaining ones are given (English)
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reflection, transmission, absorption of sound waves (English)
can explain and demonstrate (English)
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sound diffraction and refraction (English)
can explain and name examples (English)
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resonance (English)
can name examples and explain phenomenon (English)
bodies of acoustic instruments (English)
microphone feedback (English)
snares on a snare drum (English)
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pure tones, complex sounds, noise (English)
can name examples and explain characteristics (English)
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relation of amplitude, sound pressure level, and perceived loudness (English)
can explain (English)
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relation of frequency and perceived pitch (English)
can explain mathematical relation between musical pitches (English)
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musical intervals and frequency ratios (English)
can give examples for common intervals (English)
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properties and application of white noise and pink noise (English)
can explain utility of and preference for pink noise over white (English)
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independence of tone color and pitch (English)
can demonstrate or give examples (English)
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interference of sound signals (English)
can demonstrate or explain (English)
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causes, effects, and prevention of comb filtering (English)
can demonstrate (English)
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interference of spatially separate sound sources in the free field (English)
can demonstrate (English)
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influence of temperature and humidity on speed of sound and air absorption (English)
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analysis of complex sounds in terms of sine tones (Fourier transform) (English)
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SQQ7 - 1.2.1/1.2.2/1.2.3
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Having a good mental grasp of and the ability to visualize sound waves in space helps to identify and avoid or mitigate problems at the original source or the loudspeaker. Doing so is often more effective than using mixing desk controls. (English)
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Die Fähigkeit, sich Schallwellen im Raum vorzustellen und zu visualieren hilft, Probleme an der Quelle oder am Lautsprecher zu erkennen und zu lösen. Dies ist oft wirkungsvoller als der Gebrauch von Mischpultfunktionen. (German)
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