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Book: Phonetics for Speech Pathology

Chapter: 16. Intensity and Loudness

DOI: 10.1558/equinox.22750

Blurb:

Amplitude is introduced in this chapter, along with the relation between amplitude and frequency that make up intensity. The relative intensities of different speech sounds are listed. The perceptual concept of loudness is described along with the decibel scale.

Chapter Contributors

  • Martin Ball (martin.j.ball@liu.se - martinball) 'Linköping University'
  • Joan Rahilly (j.rahilly@qub.ac.uk - ehehjrah) 'Queen's University Belfast'
  • Orla Lowry (o.lowry@qub.ac.uk - olowry) 'Queen's University Belfast'
  • Nicola Bessell (N.Bessell@ucc.ie - nbessell) 'University College Cork'
  • Alice Lee (a.lee@ucc.ie - alee1) 'University College Cork'