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What is the range of sound frequency for human and what does it mean for sounds lower or higher than the range

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It is the property of sound that most determines pitch. The generally accepted standard range of audible frequencies for humans is 20 to 20,000 Hz, although the range of frequencies individuals hear is greatly influenced by environmental factors.

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