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pitch perception  

Definition

  • Pitch is a subjective attribute of sound that allows one to enjoy a musical melody, differentiate between talkers, and identify many different sound sources. Sound itself does not have a pitch. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Audition: Pitch Perception]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-NC9TPP13-C

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