binaural
/bi'nɔ:rəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or involving both ears: "binaural" describes anything pertaining to, using, or requiring the use of two ears.
- Involving hearing with two ears: Specifically refers to the auditory perception or processing that utilizes both ears simultaneously.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Humans have binaural hearing, which helps us locate the source of a sound.
- The audio recording was made using a binaural microphone setup to create a realistic 3D effect.
- The study compared binaural and monaural listening conditions.
Advanced Usage
Binaural beats: An auditory illusion perceived when two slightly different pure-tone frequencies are presented separately to each ear. The brain perceives a third tone at the difference of the two frequencies.
- Some people listen to binaural beats for meditation or focus.
Binaural recording: A method of recording sound that uses two microphones to create a 3D stereo sound sensation for the listener.
- The binaural recording of the concert made it feel like you were actually in the audience.
Variants and Related Words
Binaurally (adverb): In a binaural manner; using or involving both ears.
- The signal was processed binaurally.
Monaural (adjective): Relating to, involving, or designed for use with only one ear. This is the direct antonym in audio contexts.
- Older hearing aids were often monaural.
Synonyms
- Diotic: In acoustics and hearing science, this can be a technical synonym meaning presented to both ears simultaneously.
- Two-eared: A simple descriptive synonym (less common).
Antonyms
- Monaural: Involving one ear.
- Uniaural: Another term for monaural.
Adjective
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relating to or having or hearing with two ears
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binaural hearing
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