timbre

n. the perceptual attribute relating to the quality of a sound. Two perceptually different sounds with the same pitch and loudness differ in their timbre. Timbre is determined primarily by the sound spectrum but also is affected by temporal and intensive characteristics. Also called tone color. —timbral adj.

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October 10th 2024

military stress factors

circumstances that potentially affect the number of military personnel that become stress casualties, including the nature of the operation in which they are involved; the intensity of the conflict, the number of battle casualties occurring, and the size, cohesion, and leadership of the unit in which they are serving.