In acoustics, a beat is an interference pattern between two sounds of slightly different frequencies, perceived as a periodic variation in volume, the rate of which is the difference of the two frequencies. With tuning instruments that can produce sustained tones, beats can be readily recognized.
In acoustics, a beat is an interference pattern between two sounds of slightly different frequencies, perceived as a periodic variation in volume, the rate of which is the difference of the two frequencies. With tuning instruments that can produce sustained tones, beats can be readily recognized.
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