Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sone
Noun
/səʊn/
Definition
A unit of perceived loudness used in acoustics, defined as the loudness of a sound that is perceived to be equal to that of a 1 kHz tone at 40 dB above the threshold of hearing.
Examples
- The sound was measured at 5 sones, indicating it was quite loud.
- In experiments, the loudness of various sounds was assessed in sones for consistency.
Meaning
The term refers to a measure of sound intensity based on human perception, representing how loud a sound feels to the listener.
Synonyms
- None
