Perceiving Sound through the Senses

Hearing is the ability of living organisms, particularly humans, to perceive sound. It involves the reception, transmission, and interpretation of sound waves by the auditory system. Sound, on the other hand, is a form of energy produced by vibrations that travel through a medium such as air, water, or solids. Hearing is crucial for communication, music appreciation, environmental awareness, and safety. Understanding the properties and behavior of sound waves is essential in various fields, including physics, biology, psychology, medicine, and engineering.

French

Audible - audible

Inaudible - inaudible

Écoutable - listenable

Calme; tranquille - quiet

Silencieux - silent

Forte/Fort - loud

Bruyante/Bruyant - noisy

Assourdissante/Assourdissant - deafening

Aigu - high pitched

Grave - low pitched

Mélodieuse/Mélodieux - melodious

Mélodique - melodic

Harmonique - harmonic

Harmonieuse/Harmonieux - harmonious

Étouffé - hushed

Monotone - monotone

Moelleuse/Moelleux - mellow

Spanish

Audible - audible

Inaudible - inaudible

Escuchable - listenable

Tranquila/Tranquilo - quiet

Silencioso - silent

Alta/Alto - loud

Ruidosa/Ruidoso - noisy

Ensordecedora/Ensordecedor - deafening

Aguda/Agudo - high pitched

Grave - low pitched

Tono bajo - low pitched; low tone

Melodiosa/Melodioso - melodious

Melódica/Melódico - melodic

Armónica/Armónico - harmonic

Armoniosa/Armonioso - harmonious

Callada/Callado - hushed

Monótona/Monótono - monotone

Melosa/Meloso - mellow

German

Hörbar - audible; listenable

Unhörbar - in audible

Ruhig - quiet

Still - silent

Laut - loud

Geräuschvoll - noisy

Ohrenbetäubend - deafening

Hoher Ton - high pitched; high tone

Hoch gestimmt - high pitched

Tief gestimmt - low pitched

Melodiös - melodious

Melodisch - melodic

Harmonisch - harmonic; harmonious

Leise - hushed

Monoton - monotone

Weich - mellow

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