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  1. Loudness (band) - Wikipedia

    Loudness (Japanese: ラウドネス, Hepburn: Raudonesu) is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1981 by guitarist Akira Takasaki and drummer Munetaka Higuchi. [1][2] They were the first Japanese …

  2. LOUDNESS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of LOUDNESS is the attribute of a sound that determines the magnitude of the auditory sensation produced and that primarily depends on the amplitude of the sound wave involved.

  3. Decibels Decoded: A Guide to Understanding Loudness

    May 25, 2025 · Loudness, in a scientific and practical sense, is the subjective perception of sound pressure. Two sounds at the same decibel level can feel different depending on frequency, duration, …

  4. Loudness | Acoustics & Perception of Sound | Britannica

    The loudness of sound as perceived by human ears is roughly proportional to the logarithm of sound intensity: when the intensity is very small, the sound is not audible; when it is too great, it becomes …

  5. Loudness Basics - AES

    Dec 18, 2025 · Loudness is the perceived “strength” of a sound on a scale from quiet to loud. It is a subjective measure that considers the sound intensity, frequency and duration of acoustic or …

  6. LOUDNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    The loudness of their arguing worried me, but then I realized that they were just excited. Differences in loudness are measured in decibels.

  7. What Is Loudness and How Is It Measured? - Biology Insights

    Aug 6, 2025 · Loudness is a subjective, psychological perception of sound intensity, contrasting with the objective physical property of sound pressure. The human ear and brain work together to interpret …

  8. Acoustics Chapter One: Loudness - Indiana University Bloomington

    Loudness is the way in which we perceive amplitude. As mentioned above, a particular change in amplitude is not necessarily perceived as being a proportionate change in loudness. That is because …

  9. Loudness – Definition & Detailed Explanation – Audio Terms Glossary

    Dec 31, 2025 · Loudness refers to the perceived intensity of sound, while volume refers to the physical amplitude of the sound wave. Volume is typically measured in units such as watts or volts, while …

  10. Loudness - HyperPhysics

    Loudness is not simply sound intensity! Sound loudness is a subjective term describing the strength of the ear's perception of a sound. It is intimately related to sound intensity but can by no means be …