MusicianCV · TRSpectral centroid
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Properties of sound
Shifting spectral weight upwards often increases perceived brightness. Match levels before comparing two sounds of similar pitch.
Example
250 Hz ▆ + 4 kHz ▁ → 250 Hz ▆ + 4 kHz ▅
Spectral centroid250 Hz ▆ + 4 kHz ▁ → 250 Hz ▆ + 4 kHz ▅
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Which relationship should you listen for when reading the diagram?
Answer
Shifting spectral weight upwards often increases perceived brightness. Match levels before comparing two sounds of similar pitch.Related topics
Separating pitch and loudnessReferences
Music Theory for the 21st-Century Classroom
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