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Perceived Loudness

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Perceived loudness refers to how humans subjectively interpret and experience the intensity or volume of a sound. It is influenced by physical factors such as amplitude and frequency but also takes into account individual differences in auditory sensitivity and psychological factors.

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