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A common nomenclature for describing sound can be beneficial when communicating. It ensures we're all talking about the same thing. When you say "honk" and I say "honk" if we're not both talking about the frequencies that occur between 400 and 1000 Hz on the audio spectrum we're going to have a hard time communicating.
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When communicating, a common nomenclature for describing sound can be beneficial. It ensures we're all talking about the same thing. When you say <q>honk</q> and I say <q>honk</q>: if we're not both talking about the frequencies that occur between 400 and 1000 Hz on the audio spectrum, we're going to have a hard time communicating.
  
Here is an excellent reference for standard audio terms to help us all communicate more clearly.
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Below are charts of standard audio terms, used with permission from [https://www.soundonsound.com Sound On Sound]. The graphic is also available in .PDF format: [https://www.soundonsound.com/sound-advice/sos-audio-frequency-chart PDF].
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[[image:Frequency_chart_SOSUK-Nov2012-hires.png|900px|Used with permission from [https://www.soundonsound.com Sound On Sound.]]]
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Another chart:
  
 
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See <q>[[EQ#More information|More information]]</q> on the EQ page and watch these videos:
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Latest revision as of 11:06, 20 August 2025

When communicating, a common nomenclature for describing sound can be beneficial. It ensures we're all talking about the same thing. When you say honk and I say honk: if we're not both talking about the frequencies that occur between 400 and 1000 Hz on the audio spectrum, we're going to have a hard time communicating.

Below are charts of standard audio terms, used with permission from Sound On Sound. The graphic is also available in .PDF format: PDF.


Used with permission from Sound On Sound.


Another chart:

EQChart.jpg


See More information on the EQ page and watch these videos: