normal hearing; acusis

Introduction

The ability to perceive sound normally.

Vowel sounds are low frequency sound perception (300-1000 Hz)

Consonant sounds are high frequency sound perception (1000-4000 Hz)

Normal hearing threshold is ~ 20-30 decibels depending upon frequency of the sound

More general terms

• hearing; audition

Additional terms

• age-associated changes in hearing
• hearing loss (hearing impairment, hard of hearing, HOH)