A3.12
Timbre and Sound Quality
Cards in this group · 4
- A3.12.1Timbre is set by the harmonic structure above the fundamental, and is the primary cue for telling sources apart
- A3.12.2Lossy compression that discards harmonic detail changes timbre, not just loudness
- A3.12.3Realistic sound effects imply physical material by matching its harmonic signature
- A3.12.4Voice quality shapes listeners' subjective judgment of content credibility