Simple descriptions of sound.

1.  Dialect – A distinct form of language, affecting the pronunciation of
words, usually based on the origin of the person.
 Accent – An aspect of speaking based on region. Based on the
tempo, volume, pitch and length of speech.
 Gender – The gender of the person speaking. Are they male or female? Do
they have a deep voice or a high pitched one?
 Voice - A sound made from the voice box – Produces
talking, whispering, singing, etc.
 Language - The format of words in which a person speaks.
 Pitch – The higher the frequency of vibrations in the voicebox – the higher
the pitch.
 Tempo - The velocity in which words are spoken.
 Texture – The feel of the voice – Is it rough? Is it smooth? Does it have a
nice quality to it?
 Rhythm - The pattern of the voice – Does it pick up pace?
 Volume - The loudness of the voice.
 Panning - The directional movement of the sound. Does a certain part
travel from one ear to the other when you listen with headphones on?
Keywords: Voice

2.  One directional microphone - A microphone where audio can
only be picked up from one angle.
 Omni-directional microphone – Can pick up audio from all
angles.
Keywords: Equipment