Tone Perception

Tone perception refers to how we recognize and interpret different pitches or musical notes in sounds. In psychoacoustics, it studies how our brain processes these sounds, allowing us to distinguish between a high note and a low note. This involves not only frequency (how fast sound waves vibrate) but also timbre (the quality that makes a sound unique). Our ability to perceive tone helps us appreciate music, understand speech, and navigate our auditory environment, highlighting the complexities of how we experience sound.