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Record 1 2007-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acoustics (Physics)
  • Hearing
DEF

An auditory illusion in which only the harmonics but not the fundamental frequency of a complex sound are present.

OBS

Nonetheless, listeners do not perceive its absence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acoustique (Physique)
  • Ouïe
DEF

Illusion auditive par laquelle l'auditeur ne perçoit que le signal harmonique d'un son complexe et non la fondamentale.

OBS

L'auditeur n'a toutefois pas conscience de ce phénomène.

Spanish

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