Hearing Science Fundamentals.

Author/creator Lass, Norman J.
Other author Donai, Jeremy J. (Jeremy James)
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoSan Diego : Plural Publishing, Incorporated, 2021.
Description1 online resource (395 pages)
Supplemental Content Direct link to eBook
Subjects

Contents Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contributors -- Reviewers -- Section I: Acoustics -- 1. Basic Acoustics -- Key Terms -- Learning Objectives -- Sound -- Sinusoidal Motion -- Spatial Concepts -- Amplitude -- Wavelength (?) -- Temporal Concepts -- Cycle -- Period -- Frequency -- Phase -- Velocity -- Frequency/Period Relationship -- Frequency/Wavelength Relationship -- Sound Propagation and Interference -- Complex Sounds -- Periodicity Versus Aperiodicity -- Resonance -- Cavity (Acoustical) Resonance -- Frequency Response Curve -- Ear Canal Analogy -- The Decibel
Contents Computational Perspective -- Hearing Threshold Level and Audiometric Zero (0 dB HL) -- Summary -- Recommended Readings -- References -- 2 Review of Speech Acoustics -- Key Terms -- Learning Objectives -- Source-Filter Theory and Vocal Tract Anatomy -- Acoustic Measures -- Fundamental Frequency -- Voice Onset Time -- Root Mean Square Amplitude -- Formants (Spectral Resonances) -- Long-Term Average Spectrum (LTAS) -- Speech Sound Classification -- Consonant Classification -- Vowel Classification -- Speech Intelligibility Index (SII) and Count-the-Dots Audiogram -- SII -- Count-the-Dots Audiogram
Contents Ling 6 Sounds Test -- Summary -- Recommended Readings -- References -- 3. Digital Signal Processing -- Key Terms -- Learning Objectives -- Amplitude Quantization and Sampling Frequency -- Aliasing and Anti-Aliasing Filtering -- Windowing -- Frequency Versus Time Tradeoff (Frequency Resolution Versus Temporal Resolution) -- Pre-Emphasis -- Digital Hearing Aid Signal Processing -- Compression -- Directional Microphones and Digital Noise Reduction -- Summary -- Recommended Readings -- References -- Section II: Structure and Function -- 4. Anatomy and Physiology of the Conductive Auditory Mechanism
Contents Key Terms -- Learning Objectives -- Outer Ear -- Auricle (Pinna) -- External Auditory Meatus (Outer Ear Canal) -- Tympanic Membrane (Eardrum) -- Middle Ear -- Tympanic Cavity Proper (Tympanum) -- Malleus -- Incus -- Stapes -- Middle Ear Muscles -- Function of the Conductive Mechanism -- Non-Acoustic Function -- Acoustic Function -- Impedance -- Impedance Mismatch -- Auditory (Eustachian) Tube -- Action of the Middle Ear Muscles -- Summary -- Recommended Readings -- References -- 5. Anatomy and Physiology of the Sensory Auditory Mechanism -- Key Terms -- Learning Objectives -- Inner Ear
Contents Function of the Sensory Mechanism -- Mechanical Properties -- Active Processes -- Cochlear Electrophysiology -- Resting Potential -- Potentials Seen as Response to Stimulation -- Single-Cell Electrical Activity -- Phase Locking -- Summary -- Recommended Readings -- References -- 6. Anatomy and Physiology of the Central Auditory Mechanism -- Key Terms -- Learning Objectives -- Afferent Central Auditory Pathway -- Interhemispheric Connections -- Efferent Central Auditory Pathway -- Summary -- Recommended Readings -- References -- Section III: Psychoacoustics -- 7. Normal Hearing -- Key Terms
Abstract This textbook introduces the basic concepts in hearing science in an easy-to-understand format. With a wide variety of student-friendly features and instructor resources, this comprehensive textbook facilitates the absorption of technical material by both undergraduate and graduate students.
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Issued in other formPrint version: Lass, Norman J. Hearing Science Fundamentals San Diego : Plural Publishing, Incorporated,c2021 9781635503289
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