Author: Riyal Monga
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When Does Sound Become Music, and when does it become noise? The Science of Harmonics and Perception.
Press a single piano key, then strike several neighbouring keys together. The same instrument produces both sounds, yet the second may sound harsh or rough. Does that make it noise rather than music? Exploring this distinction requires examining the relationships between sound frequencies, how the auditory system processes them, and how familiarity, expectations, and cultural…