Question
Distinguish between the terms music and noise.
Solution
Music: Music is a pleasing sensation to the ears and is of rich quality. It is produced by regular and periodic vibrations, without any sudden change in loudness.
Example: The sound produced by plucking the string of a sitar, sound from a tabla, etc.
Noise: The sound which has a non-pleasing or jarrying effect on the ears is called noise.
Noise is produced at irregular intervals and there is a sudden change in its loudness.
Example: The sound produced by an explosion, sound from a market are examples of noise.
