English Explanatory Dictionary

Shepard tone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A superposition of sine waves, separated by an octave, whose relative amplitude may be varied to give the illusion of a rising or falling note.

Word forms

Shepard tone Shepard tones

Etymology

For Roger Shepard, American scientist.

Related words

Shepard scale
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