How Do You Spell BINAURAL?

Pronunciation: [ba͡ɪnˈɔːɹə͡l] (IPA)

The word "binaural" refers to sound being heard through both ears. It is spelled "binaural" (/baɪˈnɔːrəl/) with the prefix "bi" meaning "two," and the root "aural" referring to the ear. The phonetic transcription (/baɪˈnɔːrəl/) indicates that the stress is on the second syllable, and the vowels are pronounced as in "eye" and "law." Binaural recordings are becoming increasingly popular in music and ASMR experiences, allowing the listener to feel as if the sounds are surrounding them.

BINAURAL Meaning and Definition

1. Binaural refers to a type of audio recording, transmission, or reproduction technique that aims to create a realistic and immersive sound experience by capturing or simulating the way sounds are perceived by the human ears. The term derives from the Latin words "bi" meaning two, and "auris" meaning ear.

   Binaural recording involves capturing sound with two microphones, placed either on a dummy head or in the ears of a listener wearing a special microphone-equipped headset. This technique replicates the way sound waves interact with the human ears, which allows for the accurate reproduction of sound localization, distance perception, and the three-dimensional placement of sounds. When listened to with headphones, binaural recordings can create a virtual auditory environment, giving listeners the sensation of being in the actual recording location.

   Binaural audio can also refer to a method of sound reproduction using headphones, where two separate audio channels are produced, one for each ear. This means that each ear receives a slightly different sound signal, simulating the natural stereo effect of hearing. Binaural audio can enhance the perception of depth, direction, and realism in audio playback.

   With the advancements in technology, binaural techniques are increasingly used in various fields such as virtual reality, gaming, audio dramas, movies, and music production. It offers a more immersive and lifelike experience, making the listener feel as if they are present in the original sound environment.

2. Relating to both ears; binotic.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of BINAURAL

The word "binaural" comes from the combination of two Latin roots: "bi-" meaning "two", and "auris" meaning "ear". The term was first introduced in the late 19th century to describe an audio recording technique that captures sound using two microphones placed at the ears, replicating the way humans perceive sound. "Binaural" is now commonly used to refer to any technique or technology that creates a stereo sound effect by simulating the spatial perception of sound through headphones.

Similar spelling words for BINAURAL

• binaurally,
• binary,
• mineral.