PSYB51H3 Chapter 11: chapter 11
13 Dec 2011
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Psyb51 chapter 11: music and speech perception || 1. The psychological aspect of sound related mainly to the fundamental frequency. The interval b/w two sound frequencies having a ratio of 2:1. A sound quality corresponding to the level of pitch. A sound quality shared by tones that have the same octave interval. A combination of three or more musical notes with different pitches played simultaneously. An arrangement of notes or chords in succession. The perceived speed of the presentation of sounds. We can produce sequences of sounds that are rhythmic and are perceived as such. But we also hear rhythm when it does not exist, and notes effectively travel in time to maintain the perception of consistent rhythm. Studies of 8-mo listeners reveal that learning of melodies begin quite early in life. The airway above the larynx used for the production of speech. The vocal tract includes the oral tract and nasal tract.
