key term - Loudness

Definition

Loudness refers to the perception of sound intensity or volume. It is how we perceive a sound as being either soft or loud.

Related terms

Pitch:

Pitch refers to how high or low a sound is perceived to be. It is determined by the frequency of a sound wave.

Decibel (dB): Decibel is a unit used to measure the intensity or loudness of a sound.

Timbre:

Timbre describes the quality or character of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds, even when they have the same pitch and loudness.