Asked by Frans Sigurðsson on Sep 29, 2024
Which pair of terms related to the perceived qualities of light and sound result from similar physical properties of light and sound
A) colour and timbre
B) saturation and pitch
C) frequency and wavelength
D) brightness and loudness
Brightness And Loudness
Terms describing the perception of the intensity of light and sound, respectively, with brightness relating to visual perception and loudness to auditory perception.
Colour And Timbre
Attributes of sound and light; color refers to the visual property determined by wavelength, and timbre to the quality of a sound that distinguishes different types of sound production.
Frequency And Wavelength
Characteristics of waves, where frequency is the number of cycles per second, and wavelength is the distance between consecutive peaks of a wave.
- Elucidate the principle of perceptual constancy and its function in preserving a consistent perception in the face of change.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the principle of perceptual constancy and its function in preserving a consistent perception in the face of change.