Sound Pressure (Noun)
Meaning
The difference between the instantaneous pressure at a point in a sound field and the average pressure at that point.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The sound pressure level of the music was so high that it caused discomfort to the audience.
- The sound pressure at the point of measurement was found to be significantly higher than the ambient pressure.
- The researchers measured the sound pressure of the different frequencies to analyze their effects on the human ear.
- The sound pressure level of the explosion was so intense that it shattered the windows of nearby buildings.
- The sound pressure at the center of the room was found to be higher than at the edges due to the reflection of sound waves.