Definition of «pure tones»

Pure tones refer to a specific type of sound that is produced by a pure-tone generator, such as a tuning fork or an electronic tone generator. These sounds are characterized by their simplicity and consistency - they have only one frequency component and no harmonics. Pure tones are often used in audiometry tests to assess hearing ability, as they provide a clear and distinct sound that can be easily detected and measured. In music, pure tones may also refer to individual notes or pitches that are played without any additional overtones or harmonics.

Sentences with «pure tones»

By applying pure tones of sound, according to the principle of sound therapy, we can re-tune the body to bring it back into balance. (yogawhite.com)
Enabled increased time savings for audiologist by taking on results data entry into NOAH database, and assisting with pure tone air conduction, bone conduction and speech audiometry tests. (jobhero.com)
«We start most of our experiments using pure tones because the results are easier to analyze, but these findings suggest those simple tones might not be telling us the whole story,» she says. (sciencedaily.com)
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