General Acoustics FAQ | Page 1

Q. What is sound?

Q. What is decibel, dB?

Q. How do I relate decibel to common sounds?

Q. What is Frequency?

Q. How do I measure sound level and frequency?

Q. What is Sound Proofing?

Q. What is Sound Absorption?

Q. Is loudness the only thing that causes disturbance?

Q. Why do I feel partially deaf after listening to prolonged loud music?

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Q. How do I relate decibel to common sounds?
 

A. A loud sound would have a high decibel level while a soft sound would have a low decibel level. The loudness of a quiet library is approximately 35dB, conversational speech approximately 60dB, and a loud discotheque approximately 90dB.