Auditory illusion
Auditory illusion is a phenomenon that occurs when sound is perceived and interpreted by the auditory system in a way that is different from its actual source. This can be due to the characteristics of the sound, the interaction between sound and the environment, or the physiological and psychological conditions of the listener.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ɔːˈdɪtəri ɪˈluːʒən/
- US: /ɑːˈdɪtɔːri ɪˈluːʒən/
Etymology
The term "auditory illusion" is derived from the Latin words "audire", meaning "to hear", and "illusio", meaning "deception". It refers to the deceptive nature of these phenomena, where the perception does not match the physical reality.
Types of Auditory Illusions
There are several types of auditory illusions, including:
- Phantom words: This occurs when a listener perceives words in a sound pattern that does not contain any.
- Shepard tone: This is an auditory illusion of a tone that seems to ascend or descend in pitch endlessly.
- Missing fundamental: This occurs when a listener hears a pitch that is not present in the physical sound.
- Dichotic listening: This is an auditory illusion that occurs when different auditory stimuli are presented to each ear.
Related Terms
- Psychoacoustics: The scientific study of sound perception and audiology.
- Auditory system: The sensory system for the sense of hearing.
- Phenomenon: An observable event or, in this case, experience.
- Sound: Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Auditory illusion
- Wikipedia's article - Auditory illusion
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