Audio frequency

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An audio frequency (abbreviation: AF) or audible frequency is characterized as a periodic vibration whose frequency is audible to the average human. It is the property of sound that most determines pitch and is measured in hertz (Hz).[1] The generally accepted standard range of audible frequencies is 20 to 20,000 Hz, although the range of frequencies individuals hear is greatly influenced by environmental factors. Frequencies below 20 Hz are generally felt rather than heard, assuming the amplitude of the vibration is great enough. Frequencies above 20,000 Hz can sometimes be sensed by young people. High frequencies are the first to be affected by hearing loss due to age and/or prolonged exposure to very loud noises.

Sound measurements Sound pressure p , SPL Particle velocity v, SVL Particle displacement Sound intensity I, SIL Sound power Pac Sound power level SWL Sound energy

Frequencies and descriptions

Frequency (Hz) 16 to 32 32 to 512 512 to 2048 2048 to 8192 Octave 1st 2nd to 5th 6th to 7th 8th to 9th Description The human threshold of hearing, and the lowest pedal notes of a pipe organ. Rhythm frequencies, where the lower and upper bass notes lie. Defines human speech intelligibility, gives a horn-like or tinny quality to sound. Gives presence to speech, where labial and fricative sounds lie. Brilliance, the sounds of bells and the ringing of cymbals and sibilance in speech. Description Lowest organ note

Sound energy density E Sound energy flux q Acoustic impedance Z Speed of sound c Audio frequency AF
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8192 to 16384 10th

MIDI Note Frequency (Hz) C-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 8.18 16.35 32.70 65.41 130.81 261.63 523.25 1046.50 2093 4186 8372

Sound File N/A (fundamental frequency inaudible) N/A (fundamental frequency inaudible)
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Lowest note for tuba, large pipe organs, Bsendorfer Imperial Grand Piano Lowest C on a standard 88-key piano. Lowest note for cello

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Lowest note for viola, mandola

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Middle C
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Lowest note for a piccolo.

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Approximately the highest note reproducible by the average female human voice.
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Highest note for a flute.

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Highest note on a standard 88-key piano.

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Approximately the tone that a typical CRT television emits while running.

See also
Loudspeaker Piano key frequencies

References
1. ^ Pilhofer, Michael (2007). Music Theory for Dummies (http://books.google.com/books?id=CxcviUw4KX8C). For Dummies. p. 97.

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