Acoustics glossary
Wavelength Means the distance between the two peaks of a sound wave. The wavelength of audible sounds is about 20mm - 20 m. Absorbent The substance into which sound is absorbed. Absorb Absorb to absorb, to bind. For example, an acoustic material absorbs sound, thus attenuating it. Absorption Absorption of sound into a substance. Absorption area Knowing the absorption area and the volume of the room, the approximate value of the reverberation time can be calculated. The absorption area of a body or surface is calculated from the surface area [...]
