Pure Tone (Noun)
Meaning
A steady sound without overtones; "they tested his hearing with pure tones of different frequencies".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The audiologist used a pure tone to test the patient's hearing in each ear.
- The musician tuned her instrument to produce a pure tone that resonated clearly.
- In the experiment, participants were asked to identify the pure tone that was played through the headphones.
- The sound engineer adjusted the equalizer to eliminate overtones and produce a pure tone.
- The researcher used pure tones of different frequencies to study the effects of sound on the brain.