Audio notes

April 16th, 2008

Music is an art - and a science. Here are some music and sound related terms for those who are afraid to ask.

Acoustics
The science of sound including its reproduction, transmission, and effects.

Acoustics Effect
The effect of the surrounding environment on the sound.

Acoustics Treatment
The application of a material to the surface of an enclosure to modify the acoustics.

Dead Acoustics
A room where there is very little reverberation.

Cycle
One complete sequence of a variation, which occurs in a periodic manner.

Hertz
Unit of frequency; one hertz is equal to one cycle per second.