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AUDIO [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-05-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Audio Technology
- Geophysics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- audio frequency
1, record 1, English, audio%20frequency
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- af 2, record 1, English, af
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- audio-frequency 3, record 1, English, audio%2Dfrequency
correct
- AF 3, record 1, English, AF
correct
- AF 3, record 1, English, AF
- audiofrequency 4, record 1, English, audiofrequency
correct
- audible frequency 5, record 1, English, audible%20frequency
correct
- audio 3, record 1, English, audio
correct
- acoustic frequency 6, record 1, English, acoustic%20frequency
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any frequency corresponding to a sound wave that could be detected by a human ear. 3, record 1, English, - audio%20frequency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The audio-frequency range is usually placed between 15 or 20 hertz to 20 000 hertz. 3, record 1, English, - audio%20frequency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Several other expressions are used to convey this concept, but their intended meanings may vary from one author to the next acoustical frequency, sound frequency, sonic frequency). 3, record 1, English, - audio%20frequency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
audio frequency: term standardized by IEEE, IEC and other standardization agencies. 3, record 1, English, - audio%20frequency
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Électroacoustique
- Géophysique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- audiofréquence
1, record 1, French, audiofr%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AF 2, record 1, French, AF
correct, feminine noun
- A.F. 3, record 1, French, A%2EF%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fréquence audio 4, record 1, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20audio
correct, feminine noun
- fréquence audible 5, record 1, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20audible
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- fréquence acoustique 6, record 1, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20acoustique
correct, feminine noun, rare, standardized
- fréquence musicale 7, record 1, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20musicale
correct, feminine noun, rare, standardized
- basse fréquence 8, record 1, French, basse%20fr%C3%A9quence
avoid, feminine noun, obsolete
- BF 2, record 1, French, BF
avoid, feminine noun
- BF 2, record 1, French, BF
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fréquence appartenant à la partie de la bande des fréquences audibles utilisée pour la transmission ou la reproduction des sons. 4, record 1, French, - audiofr%C3%A9quence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les limites de la bande des audiofréquences dépendent du système de transmission ou de reproduction considéré, par exemple 300 - 3 400 Hz pour la téléphonie usuelle, jusqu'à 40 - 15 000 Hz pour les transmissions sonores de haute qualité. 4, record 1, French, - audiofr%C3%A9quence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
audiofréquence; fréquence acoustique; fréquence musicale; fréquence audible : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR. 9, record 1, French, - audiofr%C3%A9quence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
basse fréquence; BF : terme et abréviation déconseillés par l'AFNOR et par la Commission de terminologie des télécommunications (France), car ces expressions correspondent à deux notions distinctes : a) fréquences kilométriques ou f.km (low frequencies - LF); b) audiofréquence ou AF (audio frequency - AF). 9, record 1, French, - audiofr%C3%A9quence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acústica (Física)
- Electroacústica
- Geofísica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- audiofrecuencia
1, record 1, Spanish, audiofrecuencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AF 1, record 1, Spanish, AF
feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Margen de frecuencias audibles para el ser humano. 1, record 1, Spanish, - audiofrecuencia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se extiende entre 20 Hz y 20.000 Hz. 1, record 1, Spanish, - audiofrecuencia
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-02-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Audio Technology
- Acoustics (Physics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- audio
1, record 2, English, audio
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A term designating devices and communications systems used in origination, transmission, or reception of aural information (sound). 1, record 2, English, - audio
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Électroacoustique
- Acoustique (Physique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- audio
1, record 2, French, audio
correct, adjective, invariable
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- audiophonique 2, record 2, French, audiophonique
correct, adjective
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit de [...] tout dispositif concernant l'enregistrement ou la transmission des sons. 1, record 2, French, - audio
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-12-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- audio
1, record 3, English, audio
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
audio: As it pertains to television and motion picture films, this designates the sound portion of the program as distinguished from the video or picture portion. 1, record 3, English, - audio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Audio leaves out the physical environment, the facial expressions, gestures, bodies, dress and mannerisms which communicate identity, mood or feeling. 2, record 3, English, - audio
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- audio
1, record 3, French, audio
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aujourd'hui, où l'on maîtrise parfaitement images, sons, articulation audiovisuelle, le formateur peut jouer sur cet ensemble de possibilités. Avec l'audio ou le visuel seul, l'une des sources de perception disparaît devant l'autre [...] Avec l'audiovisuel, la réalité est globale, complète [...] 1, record 3, French, - audio
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- audio in
1, record 4, English, audio%20in
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Camcorder 2, record 4, English, - audio%20in
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- entrée audio
1, record 4, French, entr%C3%A9e%20audio
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-05-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Audio Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- audio
1, record 5, English, audio
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The range of sound wave frequencies that can normally be detected by the human ear (usually between 20 and 20,000 Hz). 1, record 5, English, - audio
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Électroacoustique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- audible
1, record 5, French, audible
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'ensemble des sons perceptibles (par l'oreille humaine). 2, record 5, French, - audible
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-05-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Audio Technology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- audio
1, record 6, English, audio
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertaining to frequencies corresponding to a normally audible sound wave. These frequencies range roughly from 15 to 20,000 hertz. 1, record 6, English, - audio
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Électroacoustique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- audible
1, record 6, French, audible
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit des sons que l'oreille peut à la fois percevoir et supporter. (Seuls sont audibles les sons dont les fréquences sont comprises entre 15 et 20 000 Hz [...] 2, record 6, French, - audible
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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