The vibration of some physical object, resulting in a pressure front moving through air molecules at 1,130 feet per second, a zone of high pressure followed by a zone of low pressure. All sounds can be analyzed as having a number of specific characteristics: pitch (frequency), timbre (tone), amplitude (volume), and envelope (the shape of the sound as it changes over time.) What distinguishes one sound from another is the combination of harmonics and other partials that are present in the sound and how the amplitudes of the various partials change over time.
Related Articles:
Home Sound Systems Explained: What You Need to Sound Your Best
1
Home Sound Systems Explained: What You Need to Sound Your Best
How Many Pickups Do You Really Need?
2
How Many Pickups Do You Really Need?
How to Mic Drums for Recording, Part 1 | Two Microphones
3
How to Mic Drums for Recording, Part 1 | Two Microphones
Evanescence: Giving Sanctuary & the Power of Collaboration | Giveaway
4
Evanescence: Giving Sanctuary & the Power of Collaboration | Giveaway
Best Electric Guitars for Modding
5
Best Electric Guitars for Modding
Choosing the Best Recording Interface for Any Budget
6
Choosing the Best Recording Interface for Any Budget
Akai MPC Key 37 G2 & MPC One G2: The New Standalone MPCs Are Here
7
Akai MPC Key 37 G2 & MPC One G2: The New Standalone MPCs Are Here
Best Snares in Church 2026
8
Best Snares in Church 2026
Inspiration. Information. Passion.
Being music makers ourselves, we love geeking out on all things gear. From the tweakiest techniques to the biggest ideas, our experts work hard to constantly supply inSync with a steady stream of helpful, in-depth demos, reviews, how-tos, news, and interviews. With over 28,000 articles and counting, inSync is your FREE resource for breaking news, reviews, demos, interviews, and more.