Frequency discrimination

Frequency discrimination is the ability of the auditory system to distinguish between different pitches or tones. When two sounds have slightly different frequencies (or pitches), our ears and brain can detect the difference, allowing us to tell they are not the same. This skill is crucial for understanding speech, enjoying music, and identifying environmental sounds. It relies on the brain analyzing how quickly neural signals from the cochlea (inner ear) change with different sound frequencies, enabling us to recognize subtle variations in pitch with remarkable precision.