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IPC
4th 6wks Test Prep
9
Science
Not Applicable
02/04/2005

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Term
white noise
Definition
is an equal mixture of frequanceies of sound all sounds
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ultrasound
Definition
used to make images of the human body
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dissonance
Definition
two or more sounds that are unplesant to hear togather
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acoustics
Definition
the science and technology of sound
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beats
Definition
a steady succession of units of rhythm
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cochlea
Definition
a tiny, fluid-filled bone structure in the inner ear with three tubes and a spiral
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consonance
Definition
a combination of sounds that is harmonious or agreeable
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Decibel
Definition
a scale to measure the loudness of sound
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harmonics
Definition
(1) frequencies that are multiples of fundamental notes; (2) multiples of natural frequency
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