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Temporal envelope and fine structure

What is temporal envelope and fine structure? A clear definition from the acoustics, hearing and psychoacoustics section of our glossary, with 14 related terms, tools to try and further reading.

Definition of Temporal envelope and fine structure

Temporal envelope (ENV) and temporal fine structure (TFS) are changes in the amplitude and frequency of sound perceived by humans over time. These temporal changes are responsible for several aspects of auditory perception, including loudness, pitch and timbre perception and spatial hearing.

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What is Temporal envelope and fine structure?

Temporal envelope (ENV) and temporal fine structure (TFS) are changes in the amplitude and frequency of sound perceived by humans over time.

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