Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Differences refer to variations or distinctions between things. In the context of locating sounds, differences can refer to disparities in when sounds reach each ear.
Related terms
Sound Localization: The process by which our brain determines the location of a sound source based on various cues, including differences in arrival time at each ear.
Interaural Time Difference (ITD): The difference in time it takes for a sound wave to reach each ear, used as a cue for determining the location of the sound source.
Interaural Level Difference (ILD): The difference in intensity or loudness of a sound between both ears, providing information about the direction of a sound source.