nounmasculinepl: sons simples
simple sound
1. A sound that consists of a single frequency or pure tone without harmonic overtones; an acoustically basic sound unit
The tuning fork produces a simple sound at a specific frequency.
O diapasão produz um som simples em uma frequência específica.
2. In phonetics, a single phoneme or basic unit of sound in a language
The letter 'a' represents a simple sound in Portuguese.
A letra 'a' representa um som simples em português.
3. A sound that is uncomplicated, clear, and easy to identify
A baby's cry is a simple sound that conveys basic needs.
O choro de um bebê é um som simples que comunica necessidades básicas.
The term 'som simples' is primarily used in technical, educational, and musical contexts in Brazil and Portugal. It's commonly found in linguistics textbooks, music theory classes, and acoustic engineering discussions. In Brazilian Portuguese education, it's used to teach children about phonetics and basic sound units.
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