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Volley theory

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A theory of pitch perception proposing that groups of neurons fire in volleys (coordinated bursts) to encode the frequency of sound waves.

AP course connection

Topic 1.6: 1.6 Sensation

Unit 1

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