Differentiate between a musical sound and noise.



 Musical sounds are periodic and somewhat regular. They are pleasing to hear and soothing on the mind, and sound has been one of the greatest forms of expression since the beginning of time. Musical sound produces a pleasant effect on the ears. It is produced by musical instruments, such as sitar, piano, etc.

Unpleasant sound is often described as noise. Noise is more irregular. When looking at the waveform, a visual representation of sound, music has more patterns and gradual variances in volume, but noise is jagged and sporadic.


What is or is not auditory "noise" often depends on who is listening. Tapping a pencil on a desk may be rhythmic and musical to someone, but an irritating noise to another. Noise is produced by machines in a factory, a moving train, etc.


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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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