Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Auditory Perception01:17

Auditory Perception

1.4K
The auditory system is essential for sound perception, utilizing various critical structures. When sound waves enter the outer ear, they travel through the ear canal and cause the eardrum to vibrate. These vibrations are then transmitted to the middle ear, where three tiny bones – the malleus, incus, and stapes – amplify the sound. This amplification is crucial, as it ensures that the sound vibrations are strong enough to be conveyed to the inner ear. These vibrations then reach the...
1.4K
Perception of Sound Waves01:01

Perception of Sound Waves

6.0K
The human ear is not equally sensitive to all frequencies in the audible range. It may perceive sound waves with the same pressure but different frequencies as having different loudness. Moreover, the perception of sound waves depends on the health of an individual's ears, which decays with age. The health of one's ears may also be affected by regular exposure to loud noises.
The pitch of a sound depends on the frequency and the pressure amplitude of the source. Two sounds of the same...
6.0K
Hearing01:31

Hearing

58.6K
When we hear a sound, our nervous system is detecting sound waves—pressure waves of mechanical energy traveling through a medium. The frequency of the wave is perceived as pitch, while the amplitude is perceived as loudness.
58.6K
Perceiving Loudness, Pitch, and Location01:21

Perceiving Loudness, Pitch, and Location

1.3K
The human brain perceives pitch through two primary mechanisms reflected in place theory and frequency theory. Each mechanism describes how sound waves are interpreted as specific pitches by the brain, offering insights into the intricate processes of auditory perception.
Place theory, or place coding, suggests that different pitches are heard because various sound waves activate specific locations along the cochlea's basilar membrane. The brain determines the pitch of a sound by...
1.3K
The Cochlea01:13

The Cochlea

52.4K
The cochlea is a coiled structure in the inner ear that contains hair cells—the sensory receptors of the auditory system. Sound waves are transmitted to the cochlea by small bones attached to the eardrum called the ossicles, which vibrate the oval window that leads to the inner ear. This causes fluid in the chambers of the cochlea to move, vibrating the basilar membrane.
52.4K
Auditory Pathway01:15

Auditory Pathway

8.6K
Auditory pathways constitute the complex neural circuits responsible for transmitting and interpreting auditory information from the peripheral auditory system to the brain. Sound waves are initially captured by the outer ear, funneled through the ear canal, and reach the tympanic membrane (eardrum). These vibrations are transmitted via the middle ear's ossicles to the inner ear's cochlea.
When viewed cross-sectionally, the cochlea reveals the scala vestibuli and scala tympani flanking...
8.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Identifying Hearing Difficulty Moments in Conversational Audio.

Trends in hearing·2026
Same author

Comment on the Point of View "Ecological Validity, External Validity and Mundane Realism in Hearing Science".

Ear and hearing·2022
Same author

Targeted control of pneumolysin production by a mobile genetic element in <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>.

Microbial genomics·2022
Same author

The Quest for Ecological Validity in Hearing Science: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Advance It.

Ear and hearing·2020
Same author

Conversational Interaction Is the Brain in Action: Implications for the Evaluation of Hearing and Hearing Interventions.

Ear and hearing·2020
Same author

The monaural spectral cues identified by a reverse correlation analysis of free-field auditory localization data.

The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America·2019
Same journal

Hearing Aids Reshape Neural Processing of Emotional Speech Without Improving Emotion Perception.

Trends in hearing·2026
Same journal

Advantages of Fluctuating Noise for Measuring Speech Intelligibility in Listeners With Hearing Loss.

Trends in hearing·2026
Same journal

Probing the Underlying Mechanisms of Spectro-Temporal Modulation Discrimination.

Trends in hearing·2026
Same journal

Objective Comparison of Auditory Profiles Using Manifold Learning and Intrinsic Measures.

Trends in hearing·2026
Same journal

Evidence for a Transient State of Auditory Hypersensitivity During Initial Onset of Tinnitus: IDAEP Changes Between Acute and Chronic Tinnitus.

Trends in hearing·2026
Same journal

Impact of Age-Related Hearing Loss on Brain Connectivity and Cognitive Performance: A Systematic Review.

Trends in hearing·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 22, 2026

Author Spotlight: Assessment of Visual Acuity in Central Vision Loss Through Motion-Based Peripheral Vision Testing
06:25

Author Spotlight: Assessment of Visual Acuity in Central Vision Loss Through Motion-Based Peripheral Vision Testing

Published on: February 23, 2024

1.2K

The Perception of Auditory Motion.

Simon Carlile1, Johahn Leung2

  • 1School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia Starkey Hearing Research Center, Berkeley, CA, USA simon_carlile@starkey.com.

Trends in Hearing
|April 21, 2016
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Auditory motion perception is complex, requiring the brain to distinguish sound source movement from head movement. This review explores the mechanisms behind stable auditory perception despite constant head motion.

Keywords:
auditory motion perceptionauditory velocity thresholdminimum audible movement angle

More Related Videos

Estimating Vestibular Perceptual Thresholds Using a Six-Degree-Of-Freedom Motion Platform
06:31

Estimating Vestibular Perceptual Thresholds Using a Six-Degree-Of-Freedom Motion Platform

Published on: August 4, 2022

3.8K
MPI CyberMotion Simulator: Implementation of a Novel Motion Simulator to Investigate Multisensory Path Integration in Three Dimensions
09:46

MPI CyberMotion Simulator: Implementation of a Novel Motion Simulator to Investigate Multisensory Path Integration in Three Dimensions

Published on: May 10, 2012

13.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 22, 2026

Author Spotlight: Assessment of Visual Acuity in Central Vision Loss Through Motion-Based Peripheral Vision Testing
06:25

Author Spotlight: Assessment of Visual Acuity in Central Vision Loss Through Motion-Based Peripheral Vision Testing

Published on: February 23, 2024

1.2K
Estimating Vestibular Perceptual Thresholds Using a Six-Degree-Of-Freedom Motion Platform
06:31

Estimating Vestibular Perceptual Thresholds Using a Six-Degree-Of-Freedom Motion Platform

Published on: August 4, 2022

3.8K
MPI CyberMotion Simulator: Implementation of a Novel Motion Simulator to Investigate Multisensory Path Integration in Three Dimensions
09:46

MPI CyberMotion Simulator: Implementation of a Novel Motion Simulator to Investigate Multisensory Path Integration in Three Dimensions

Published on: May 10, 2012

13.2K

Area of Science:

  • Auditory Neuroscience
  • Psychoacoustics
  • Human Perception

Background:

  • Advancements in virtual auditory display technology offer new research avenues for auditory motion perception.
  • Understanding auditory motion perception is crucial for applications in command and control, and entertainment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the acoustical basis of auditory motion perception.
  • To examine psychophysical, electrophysiological, and cortical imaging studies on auditory motion perception.
  • To explore the limits and mechanisms of auditory motion perception.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on auditory motion perception.
  • Analysis of studies investigating the acoustical properties of sound motion.
  • Examination of psychophysical, electrophysiological, and neuroimaging data.

Main Results:

  • Auditory motion perception involves complex processing to differentiate source motion from self-motion (head movements).
  • The human auditory system effectively maintains a stable perception of sound sources despite continuous head movements.
  • Research highlights the intricate mechanisms underlying the brain's ability to process auditory motion.

Conclusions:

  • The brain's ability to perceive stable auditory motion amidst self-motion is a testament to efficient neural processing.
  • Further research into auditory motion perception is needed, particularly with the rise of immersive audio technologies.
  • Understanding these mechanisms has implications for both basic science and applied fields like virtual reality.